Veteran music director J.V. Raghavulu was felicitated at an event organized by Chimatamusic.com in collaboration with Sangam Academy, at Prasad Labs. Literature laureate C. Narayana Reddy, chief guest for the evening, along with veteran singer P. Susheela felicitated J.V. Raghavulu. Chimatamusic.com head honcho Suresh Mantrala announced that through a plea made via their site Chimatamusic.com was able to raise up to nine thousand US dollars for the medical treatment of the ailing music director.

Singer P. Susheela also made a donation of twenty thousand rupees for J.V.Raghavulu’s treatment. Also pitching in their bit for a cause were film director Sekhar Kammula (Rs.10,000) actor Tanikella Bharani and singer Vijaya Lakshmi. J.V. Raghavulu, who started his musical career as the legendary Ghantasala’s assistant went on to compose some very memorable tunes for over 175 films. In the recent years deteriorating health and financial state had a toll on the veteran’s condition. Chimatamuisc.com conveyed the same to the public and asked its viewers to help donate for J.V. Raghavulu’s treatment and received immense response.