Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away due to a heart attack. He died when he was working out in the gym. Puneeth’s age was 46 years. His death has spread a wave of mourning in the entire Karnataka and South Indian cinema. His fan following can be gauged from the fact that the Government of Karnataka has to implement Section 144 in many areas to control the situation. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai himself has reached the hospital. After this news, all theaters in Karnataka are being closed. Let us know who was Puneeth and what were the places he had achieved through his acting in a short time. Take a look at his profile.

Puneeth started his film career as a child artist. His fame can be gauged from the fact that he has also been awarded the National Award. Puneeth was not only an actor but also a singer. He was born on 17 March 1975. He started his film career with the 2002 film Appu. He had acted in more than 29 films. Puneeth was a famous name in South Indian films. Puneeth’s father Rajkumar was a big name in the industry. He was considered an icon of Kannada cinema. He was the first Kannada industry actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Her father Rajkumar was kidnapped by sandalwood smuggler Veerappan in the year 2000.

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Puneeth was the youngest of five siblings. Puneeth’s father Rajkumar used to take him and his sister on the sets of the film. Puneeth’s elder brother Shiva Rajkumar is also a famous actor. Along with films, he also hosted a game show Kannada Kotiyadhipati on the small screen. Puneeth was one of the highest-paid actors in Kannada cinema.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, while paying tribute to Puneeth, wrote –Shocked and deeply saddened as Karnataka’s most loved superstar PuneetRajkumar is no longer with us. A huge personal loss and one that’s difficult to come to terms with. Praying the almighty gives the Rajkumar family and fans the strength to bear this loss.