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.

 

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.

 

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.