Hyderabad, Sept. 27 -- A brain-dead businesswoman's family has chosen to honour her wishes and donate her organs.

Deepti Reddy Madugula was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on September 24 after suffering a brain stroke. Doctors declared her brain dead on Saturday, September 26.

With the help of the Virat Foundation, doctors began the formal procedures through Jeevandan for organ donation. Deepti was married to Telugu director Pradeep Madugula, who has directed films including Advaitham, Billa Ranga, Maine Pyar Kiya, and Champion.

According to Virat Foundation president Yash Veeragoni, the businesswoman had pledged to donate her organs on June 18, 2026. She also played an important role as the founder of the We Aim Foundation.

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