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Super star from sandalwood(kannada movie industry) Puneet Rajkumar has passed away

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Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our power star Puneet Rajkumar at age of 46 years from cardiac arrest.

He was a shining beacon in kannada film industry down south and acted in innumerable movies and hits.
Those from karnataka (india) would know block buster movies like "bhakta Prahalada" as a child actor His last movie was "Yuvarathna", translates as a young gem.

He was known for being very humble and friendly with all his co-stars. He is also known for his charity work by providing education to 1000s of children and building schools and orphanages.
He also donated 50 Lakhs to state covid fund.

RiP Puneet and condolences to his family and fans.
 
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RIP. 46 years is not an age to die. How tragic!

He was a fitness freak, so there must have been some underlying condition that caused the heart attack.
 
RIP. Was shocked tbh. Seems like he was a great human being and a very much loved personality by the kannadigas.

What's with these kannada actors dying early. Chiranjivi Sarja and now Puneet..
 
For those not familiar with south indian cinema how big a star was he?

Who would be his bollywood equivalence?
 
Zaz said:
For those not familiar with south indian cinema how big a star was he?

Who would be his bollywood equivalence?
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I cannot say his equivalent but he was excellent actor starting as a child actor. Took a break for studies and then came into mainstream in 2002.

Actually I was surprised when I saw a video from Lahore, Pakistan who paid tributes to Puneet by singing very famous songs in kannada from his movies. It was as good anyone can sing. WoW
So thanks to that gentleman and fan in Pakistan
 
In a deeply shocking piece of news, Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar breathed his last on Friday (October 29). He was 46. His unfortunate demise has left his family, friends, and the entire film fraternity in deep shock. Several film and political personalities paid their last respects to the departed soul on Saturday.

The actor was cremated with state honours on Sunday. His funeral procession began at 6 am today and the last rites were conducted at Dr Rajkumar Punyabhoomi in Kanteera Studio premises in Bengaluru.

The actor was cremated with state honours. His body was laid to rest beside the grave of his father, Kannada film legend Dr Rajkumar and mother Pravathamma Rajkumar. The Karnataka government organised screens around the studio to ensure that fans can be a part of the final rites of the much-loved and respected actor.

A tweet on news agency ANI read: "Karnataka: The last rites of Kannada actor #PuneethRajkumar were performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru today with state honours."

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other ministers of the state cabinet were among the many prominent names who paid their last respects on Saturday. Several popular film industry celebrities including Sharath Kumar, Jr NTR and Yash got emotional as they paid their respects to the departed soul. Many others had also taken to social media to mourn Puneeth's tragic demise.

The mortal remains of the actor were wrapped in the national tri-colour, and were kept in the stadium where fans and well-wishers arrived in large numbers to mourn Puneeth's demise. Earlier today, a tweet on news agency ANI read: "Karnataka: State honour being given to Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru, in the presence of CM Basavaraj Bommai and others."

Puneeth Rajkumar cremated with state honour

Apart from celebrities mourning Puneeth's demise on social media, several fans took over the streets of Bengaluru and put up posters of the late actor. The actor, lonvingly known as 'Appu' and 'Yuvarathnaa' after his eponymous films, passed away after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday.

The late actor is survived by his wife Ashwini Revanth and daughters Drithi and Vanditha. His family has donated his eyes, following in the footsteps of his late father.

https://www.timesnownews.com/entert...a-studio-karnataka-cm-mourns-his-death/828038
 
street cricketer said:
RIP. Was shocked tbh. Seems like he was a great human being and a very much loved personality by the kannadigas.

What's with these kannada actors dying early. Chiranjivi Sarja and now Puneet..
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Actress Soundarya also died very young. In a plane crash if I remember correctly. As it is, Sandalwood is the weakest of the 4 South Indian film industries :facepalm:
 
Nikhil_cric said:
Actress Soundarya also died very young. In a plane crash if I remember correctly. As it is, Sandalwood is the weakest of the 4 South Indian film industries :facepalm:
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Yeah but Soundarya probably acted in more Telugu and Tamil movies than Kannada ones (not sure, but Kannada heroines generally move to Tamil and Telugu cinema when they become famous because of bigger market) while the heroes were all Kannada stars. Also Soundarya's death was quite a while back.
 
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