Vijay Sai Reddy spent a significant amount of time at Tarakaratna's funeral, which can be attributed to his close familial ties with the deceased's wife, Alekhya Reddy.
In fact, Alekhya is the daughter of Vijay Sai Reddy's wife's sister. However, their connection goes beyond just being relatives.
Vijay Sai Reddy and his wife played a crucial role in nurturing Alekhya as their own daughter during her childhood as they did not have their own child for an extended period of time.
Despite eventually having their own child, the couple continued to maintain a parental relationship with Alekhya. This special bond was evident when Vijay Sai Reddy performed the traditional Hindu ritual of 'kanyadanam' during Tarakaratna's wedding to Alekhya.
It is not surprising that Vijay Sai Reddy was deeply affected by Tarakaratna's passing, given his emotional investment in the marriage and his close relationship with Alekhya.
During the 23 days that Tarakaratna was hospitalized, Vijay Sai's wife and daughter spent time with Alekhya Reddy, further highlighting the strong familial ties that bind them together.