Leaving the film industry and his fans in a state of sorrow, one of the biggest stars in the country, Kannada Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar breathed his last on Friday at the Vikram hospital in Bangalore while undergoing treatment. Social media is filled with posts on the star's demise. He was rushed to the hospital after he developed chest pain while doing his workouts.
Though the family members of the star are yet to break the sad news, celebrities across the industries like Sonu Sood, Manchu Manoj, Manchu Manoj, actor Rehman had condoled his death with R.I.P posts.
Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to offer his condolences to the family of the star. Expressing his sadness over the news, Virender Sehwag said Puneeth Rajkumar leaving us is a great blow to the Indian film industry.
'Saddened to hear about the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar . Warm , and humble, his passing away is a great blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti,' Sehwag tweeted after hearing the news.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai who reached the Vikram Hospital after Puneeth Rajkumar was admitted to the hospital is overseeing the situation in the state. A high alert was issued by the government to see that no unwanted issues take place.
Controlling the fans would be a great task for the cops. After knowing that their hero was admitted to the Vikram hospital, fans in large numbers gathered outside the hospital to know what happened to the star. Police battalions were deployed and the theatres were closed with immediate effect.
One after the other celebrities are slowly reaching the Vikram hospital. Politicians are also expected to reach the hospital to offer condolences to the family members of Puneeth Rajkumar. He belongs to an influential family. His father is Dr. S Rajkumar, the legendary Kannada actor.
In the career spanning two decades, the 46-year-old had appeared in 29 films and attained the image of Power Star. He is fondly called 'Appu' by his fans. He is a known face in other industries as well. His films get dubbed in other languages too.
Though the family members of the star are yet to break the sad news, celebrities across the industries like Sonu Sood, Manchu Manoj, Manchu Manoj, actor Rehman had condoled his death with R.I.P posts.
Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to offer his condolences to the family of the star. Expressing his sadness over the news, Virender Sehwag said Puneeth Rajkumar leaving us is a great blow to the Indian film industry.
'Saddened to hear about the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar . Warm , and humble, his passing away is a great blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti,' Sehwag tweeted after hearing the news.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai who reached the Vikram Hospital after Puneeth Rajkumar was admitted to the hospital is overseeing the situation in the state. A high alert was issued by the government to see that no unwanted issues take place.
Controlling the fans would be a great task for the cops. After knowing that their hero was admitted to the Vikram hospital, fans in large numbers gathered outside the hospital to know what happened to the star. Police battalions were deployed and the theatres were closed with immediate effect.
One after the other celebrities are slowly reaching the Vikram hospital. Politicians are also expected to reach the hospital to offer condolences to the family members of Puneeth Rajkumar. He belongs to an influential family. His father is Dr. S Rajkumar, the legendary Kannada actor.
In the career spanning two decades, the 46-year-old had appeared in 29 films and attained the image of Power Star. He is fondly called 'Appu' by his fans. He is a known face in other industries as well. His films get dubbed in other languages too.