S Janaki's Son Murali Krishna Passes Away In Hyderabad

Murali Krishna, the only son of playback legend S Janaki, passes away in Hyderabad after illness. The music world and fans across India mourn the loss and reflect on his modest life away from the spotlight while extending support to S Janaki during this difficult time.

Legendary singer S Janaki is mourning the loss of only son Murali Krishna, who passed away on 22 January in Hyderabad. The news has left the film fraternity and music lovers across India deeply shocked and saddened.

The condolences started pouring in from singers, composers, actors and fans who grew up with S. Janaki’s songs. Social media platforms filled with emotional posts, many recalling childhood memories linked to her voice and expressing support for the family during this difficult period.

S. Janaki son Murali Krishna passes away: tributes and public grief

Fans wrote messages trying to capture the depth of the loss faced by S. Janaki. Many posts stressed how painful it is when a parent loses a child, especially after giving so much joy to others through music. Messages from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi audiences reflected this shared grief.

Among the many comments, some stood out for their raw emotion. One widely shared post read, "எஸ். ஜானகி அம்மாவின் வாழ்க்கையில் இது மிகப் பெரிய இழப்பு", ஒரு தாய்க்கு மகனை இழப்பது சொல்ல முடியாத வலி". These words echoed the feelings of countless listeners across states including Uttar Pradesh.

S. Janaki son Murali Krishna passes away: life away from limelight

Murali Krishna grew up close to cinema, as the only son of celebrated playback singer S. Janaki. Despite this strong film background, Murali Krishna mostly stayed away from limelight, choosing quieter work linked to acting and artistic projects in select films and television serials.

Murali Krishna’s wife is known as a trained classical dancer, with skills in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. However, differences of opinion led to separation between the couple.However, he was staying with S Janaki in Hyderabad.

S. Janaki son Murali Krishna passes away: legacy of a musical icon

The personal loss feels heavier because of S. Janaki’s towering place in Indian film music. S. Janaki has sung thousands of songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, touching generations of listeners, including a strong fan base in northern states such as Uttar Pradesh.

S. Janaki has received National Awards, several State Awards and honours like the Padma Bhushan. For many in the industry, this family tragedy is not just private grief but a moment of pain for the wider music community that has long respected S. Janaki’s contributions.Family sources indicate that details of Murali Krishna’s final rites will be shared soon. Close friends and well-wishers are staying beside S. Janaki at this time. Music fans across India, including many from Uttar Pradesh, continue to post messages of respect for Murali Krishna and strength for S. Janaki.