Puneeth Rajkumar passes away due to cardiac arrest at 46

Puneeth Rajkumar, the Kannada actor, passed away on October 29, 2021, due to cardiac arrest. He was 46. Reportedly, Puneeth Rajkumar was working out in the gym when he collapsed suddenly and was rushed to the hospital immediately. Later, Puneeth was admitted to Vikram Hospital and was receiving treatment in the intensive care.

Puneeth Rajkumar was brought to the emergency department at 11:40 am. He was non-responsive and was in Cardiac Asystole and Advanced cardiac resuscitation has been initiated: Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2021

The news of Puneeth Rajkumar's demise was confirmed by Sonu Sood on his Twitter account. He tweeted, "Heartbroken, Will always miss you my brother. #PuneetRajkumar."

Heartbroken 💔
Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 29, 2021

The news of Puneet Rajkumar's sudden demise has shaken the entire nation with many of his peers visiting the hospital to be with his grieving family. 

Indian Movie industry mourn the shocking demise of Puneeth Rajkumar

Mahesh Babu, the well-known actor of Telugu cinema, also took to Twitter to extend his condolences on the shocking demise of Puneeth Rajkumar. He tweeted, "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." 

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

R. Madhavan also took to Twitter and paid his tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar. Madhvan remembered Rajkumar as the one of the kindest, nicest and noble soul. 

GONE- one of our KINDEST, NICEST AND NOBLE soul. I don’ know what I am feeling . I am feeling so devastated. Brother you have left us very confused and heartbroken. The heavens are brighter today. I am still hoping this is not true . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/7wjXZzk0ND

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) October 29, 2021

Siddharth, Rang de Basanti fame, said in a Twitter post, "I cannot process this. Cannot believe you have left us Puneeth. Kind, gifted, fearless...so much to give to the world. This is not fair brother. Heartbroken."

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

Pooja Hegde in a Twitter post said, "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. RIP Puneeth Rajkumar."

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

Director Ram Gopal Verma in a tweet said that Puneeth Rajkumar's death is a scary and terrifying eye-opening truth.

Apart from the shocking tragedy that @PuneethRajkumar ‘s sudden death is, it is also a scary and terrifying eye opening truth that any of us can die anytime 😳😳😳 So it is best to live life on a fast forward mode , while we are still alive🙏🙏🙏

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 29, 2021

Puneeth Rajkumar: Powerstar of Kannada Cinema

Puneeth Rajkumar, popularly known as the power star, was an incredibly beloved superstar whose endeavours whose work as a film producer too received tremendous appreciation from everyone. He had recently wrapped up the shooting of 'James' with director Chethan Kumar. Puneeth Rajkumar's most recent release was 'Yuvarathnaa'.

Puneeth Rajkumar was the son of matinee idol Rajkumar. He was fondly called 'Appu' by his fans. Puneeth started his career as a child artist along with his father in the early 1980s.

On  Puneeth Rajkumar's sudden demise due to cardiac arrest, the Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bomaai tweeted, "I am deeply shocked that Kannada celebrity Shri Puneeth Rajkumar dies of a heart attack. The death of Kanndigar's favourite actor, Appu, has caused enormous loss to Kannada and Karnataka and I pray that God will have mercy on the soul and give his fans the power to endure this pain."

ಕನ್ನಡದ ಖ್ಯಾತನಟ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು ಹೃದಯಾಘಾತದಿಂದ ನಿಧನರಾಗಿದ್ದು ನಾನು ತೀವ್ರ ಆಘಾತಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಗಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿನ ನಟ ಅಪ್ಪು ನಿಧನದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಹಾಗೂ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಅಪಾರ ನಷ್ಟ ವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ದೇವರು ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ಕರುಣಿಸಿ, ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಈ ನೋವನ್ನು ಸಹಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಲಿಯೆಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. pic.twitter.com/OF0aLhrqPm

— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) October 29, 2021

Puneeth Rajkumar movies

Dubbed by fans and media as 'Powerstar', Puneeth Rajkumar appeared as a lead actor in commercially successful films. He was one of the most famous celebrities and highest-paid actors in the Kannada Cinema. Some of his commercially successful movies are-

Puneeth Rajkumar: Work as a Child Actor

Puneeth Rajkumar, as a child, had appeared in many films. His performances, particularly in Bhagyavantha (1981), Vasantha Geetha (1980), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983) and Bettadu Hoovu (1985) were particularly prasied. 

Puneeth Rajkumar had won National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hovu.

Personal Life

Puneeth Rajkumar was born in Chennai to the matinee idol Rajkumar and Parvathamma Rajkumar. Puneeth married Ashwini Revnath in 1999 and they have two children together.