Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, son of Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar, passed away at the age of 46 following a massive heart attack on Friday. According to family sources, Puneeth suffered a heart attack while working out at a gym. Immediately he was shifted to Vikram Hospital. Dr Ranganath Nayak stated that his condition was critical when he was brought to the hospital. But the efforts of doctors to revive him went in vain.
Now, several Bollywood and South actors have expressed their grief on the untimely demise of Puneeth. Sonu Sood took to his Twitter handle and expressed that he is heartbroken. “Heartbroken Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar (sic),” he tweeted.
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Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 29, 2021
Lakshmi Manchu is shocked and devastated by Puneeth’s death. She sent condolences to the late actor’s family. “OMG!!!!!!!! Nooooooo. This can’t be true! How can this be? My deepest condolences to the family. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Gone too soon #PuneethRajkumar (sic).”
OMG!!!!!!!! Nooooooo. This can’t be true! How can this be? My deepest condolences to the family. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Gone too soon #PuneethRajkumar
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) October 29, 2021
Prithviraj Sukumar, Anil Kumble, Vinshnu Manchu, Dulquer Salmaan, Raj & DK, Kubbra Sait, Pooja Hegde, Boney Kapoor and Siddharth offered condolences on social media.
I cannot process this. Cannot believe you've left us Puneeth. Kind, gifted, fearless...so much to give to the world. This is not fair brother. Heartbroken.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) October 29, 2021
Deeply shocked to know of the sudden demise of @PuneethRajkumar A powerful actor who won the hearts of people with his incredible body of work. Condolences to the family #RIP #Gonetoosoon #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/YuP08U2t8E
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) October 29, 2021
Cannot believe what I’m hearing Life is so unpredictable. Such a big loss for Indian Cinema. Sending out loads of love and light to his family and loved ones in these difficult times. R.I.P Puneeth Rajkumar.
— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) October 29, 2021
Heartbreaking!!!#PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/WcZQBEtqwC
— Raj & DK (@rajndk) October 29, 2021
I am still unable to fully process or make sense of this news.
May your soul rest in peace. Strength and courage to the family.You’re a beautiful soul. Grateful to have shared the little joys together.
— Kubbra Sait (@KubbraSait) October 29, 2021
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news of Puneeth Rajkumar's demise. One of the most humble people I've met and interacted with. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) October 29, 2021
One of the kindest and warmest Actors/gentlemen. Praying to the almighty to give Puneeth Sirs family, friends and his ocean of fans the strength to cope with this irreplaceable loss. #RIP #PuneethRajKumar #Gentleman #actor #loss #cannotunderstand #soyoung pic.twitter.com/U8RyOJdFMu
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) October 29, 2021
I refuse to believe this. #Puneeth
— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) October 29, 2021
Shocked and deeply saddened on the passing of #PuneethRajkumar the film industry has lost a gem. One of the finest human being I’ve met. So vibrant and humble.Gone too soon. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable fans.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 29, 2021
This hurts so much! Rest in peace superstar! May the family, friends and the millions of fans have the strength to tide through this sorrow! #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/45EltouKWw
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) October 29, 2021
Puneeth's health worsened on Thursday evening but he did not visit a doctor. He went to the gym in the morning and developed chest pain. He was taken to a private clinic where ECG was done. During check up, his condition worsened and he was rushed to Vikram Hospital, where he succumbed to cardiac arrest. Puneeth has donated his eyes. He is survived by wife Ashwini and daughters Vanditha and Dhruthi.
