Puneeth Rajkumar laid to rest with full state honours
Puneeth Rajkumar laid to rest at Kanteerava Studios with full state honours in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Kannada power star passed away on October 29 after suffering a heart attack aged 46.
Puneeth is known for films such as “Appu”, “Veera Kannadiga”, “Maurya” “Abhi”, “Ajay”, and “Arasu”. He was also a popular celebrity host on television.
Karnataka: The last rites of Kannada actor #PuneethRajkumar were performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru today with state honours. pic.twitter.com/mzk5m9GoBR
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2021
#WATCH | Karnataka: People gather in large numbers at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru where the last rites of Kannada actor #PuneethRajkumar will take place today. He passed away on October 29th at the age of 46. pic.twitter.com/hpHu8zGtry
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2021
Karnataka: People gather on terraces of the buildings around Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru and climb trees around it to catch a glimpse of late Kannada actor #PuneethRajkumar. His last rites will be performed at the Studios today. pic.twitter.com/gUILlsz3UK
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2021
#Chiranjeevi #Venkatesh paid homage to #PuneethRajukumar Consoled #Shivarajkumar #RIPPuneethRajkumar #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/GTo8wbJokU
— BA Raju's Team (@baraju_SuperHit) October 30, 2021
Heartbroken daughter bids final goodbye to father #PuneethRajkumar
📸: Pallav Paliwal#RIPPuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/SWbtfSbUIm
— Jagran English (@JagranEnglish) October 30, 2021
As being reported he was working out at the gym and complained of uneasiness on October 29.
Puneeth visited a local doctor along with his wife Ashwini and underwent ECG (Echocardiogram) test.
The doctor advised him to go to Vikram Hospital for further treatment as results showed that he was having a heart attack.
However, Puneeth was in a non-responsive state when he reached Vikram Hospital.
His sudden demise left social media is flooded with condolence messages.
A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/ofcNpnMmW3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 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
The sudden & unfortunate demise of ‘Sri Puneeth Rajkumar deeply saddens me. His performance in his first film ‘ Bettada Hoovu’ as a child actor deeply etched in my mind.
Ever since I always admired him. pic.twitter.com/JxGDjytMSd— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) October 29, 2021
Gone too soon! 💔 Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing away of one of the most loved actors in the cinema industry, Puneeth Rajkumar.
Condolences to Puneeth’s family, friends and countless fans.
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ, ಅಪ್ಪು! 🙏💔 #RIPPuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/YPYQjTXAZP
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 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
Bollywood celebrities also expressed grief on the passing away of the ‘power star’.
Veteran megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid a tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar, saying that his sudden death following a heart attack was shocking.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan shared a moving statement in the loving memory of the late star. “Appu entertained us through his films, but above all else, he won us all with his warmth, sincerity, and passion. Thank you Puneeth, for all the love that you showered on all of us. May your soul rest in peace, dear friend. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family,” the statement read.
