A tearfully and Roaring send Off to Palanadu Tiger

Narasaraopet: Tearful farewell was given to Dr Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, popularly known as people's man, One rupee doctor and Palnadu puli at the Swargapuri on Wednesday evening. Kodela's son Kodela Sivaram lit the pyre and performed the rituals amidst deep sorrow and grief of thousands of fans of Kodela.

He has an association with the people of Narasarao pet many decades and people had recollected their association with Dr Kodela and mourned over the sudden demise of their popular leader. Family members and close relatives were present near the body before giving farewell to the departed soul. Earlier, funeral procession of Dr Kodela Siva Prasada Rao reached the Swargapuri in the town about 5 p.m. and all arrangements were made for the last rites.

Thousands of people participated in the funeral process which had taken three hours to reach the Swargapuri from his home. Emotional scenes were witnessed during the procession as thousands of his fans and supporters raised slogans Tiger Kodela.