The terrible death of Kannada industry Superstar Puneeth Rajkumar has stunned the whole country, especially fans and the film business. Celebrities from the film industry, from Tollywood to Bollywood, are paying sincere respect to the Kannada actor. AR Rahman expressed his condolences on the superstar's untimely death on his official social media account. He shared a video of Puneeth and wrote, “Gone too soon ..listen to these kind words by him”. Even Dhanush mourned his death. The actor took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Puneeth, I just can’t take this my brother.” A few hours back, he had written, “Puneet my friend This is so heartbreaking. Rest in peace my friend. Hope you are in a better place. My heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and fans.”
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The power star was brought to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru after having a huge heart attack while working out in the gym in the morning, according to sources. Despite the doctor's best efforts, the actor did not survive. In Bengaluru, Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites would be held with state honours. His cremation will take held in Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium.
The family of late actor Puneeth Rajkumar donated his eyeballs on Friday, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Rajkumar. According to actor Chetan Kumar Ahimsa, a team of physicians completed the treatment within a six-hour span following his death.
Puneeth Rajkumar has appeared in 29 films over his four-decade career. He earned a National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his portrayal in the 1985 film 'Bettada Hoovu', as well as other hits like Appu, Parashuram.
Not only by name but also by work, Puneet was real Rajkumar
Puneeth was seen dancing fiercely with KGF star Yash a day before his death, video going viral
Puneeth Rajkumar's funeral to be held with state honours
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