A much-loved viral social media content creator, Atheist Krishna, also known as Radhakrishna Panga, passed away on July 23, 2025, at 4:30 am due to pneumonia. He was just 29 years old, a young and spirited individual known for his viral posts and thought-provoking content. Atheist Krishna was admitted to Apollo hospital in Vishakhapatnam, where he was being treated for pneumonia and was preparing for surgery, but alas, little did he know that was where he would take his last breath.
Who was he?
Atheist Krishna was a popular social media content creator who reportedly grew up in Odisha. His strong sense of humour was showcased through his impressive and skilled meme content that had a unique blend of humour, emotion, and visual creativity. His work was so good that even the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, appreciated him. His work was both inspiring and transforming, turning visuals into stunning, heartfelt stories that made his work meaningful and deeply appreciated. Bollywood sensation and superstar Akshay Kumar also praised his work, reflecting a broad appeal and emotional impact his masterpiece had on the audience online.A post surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) by @nainaverse. Krishna had been long unwell and was in urgent need of surgery. After some time, his condition worsened when he contracted pneumonia. His brother later confirmed on WhatsApp that he had passed away.
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Other creators on social media are expressing how deeply saddened they are by his untimely death.A post shared by the user @nainaverse read:“Woke up to the terrible news of @Atheist_Krishna passing away. He was one of the kindest people I met on this platform. On 10th July, he told me he was unwell and needed to be operated. He caught pneumonia. At that time, he said, “it would be a miracle if I survive this.”His fans on social media are still in deep shock! His comment sections are flooded with people expressing their love and respect for him. One user commented, “OM shanti, one of the best creators on social media”, while another commented,” Travel well, Krishna. May you regale the abode of Krishna with your humour”. A third user commented,” Rest in peace, brother. You will always be remembered as the OG of Twitter.
