Bengaluru: Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar died of massive cardiac arrest today. He was 46.
According to sources, high alert declared in Karnataka. Police battalions have been deployed. Government has ordered to close theatres immediately.
Earlier, Dr Ranganath Nayak of Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru said that Puneeth Rajkumar was admitted after suffering chest pain at 11.30 am.
Doctors tried their best to treat him but his condition was serious. However, official announcement is yet to be made.
Meanwhile, celebs and fans have taken to Twitter and Instagram to condole the death of Puneeth and offer strength to his family and closed ones to bear the difficult time.
Rang De Basanti actor Siddharth took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “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.”
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
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi wrote, “Shocked and deeply heartbroken to hear this terrible news! We will all miss you dear Appu. You will live in our hearts forever! My condolences and prayers for the family to deal with this deep pain.”
Shocked and deeply heartbroken to hear this terrible news! We will all miss you dear Appu. You will live in our hearts forever! My condolences and prayers for the family to deal with this deep pain. #rip #PuneethRajkumar
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) October 29, 2021
These celebs have shared heartbreaking reactions on Twitter:
Indian former cricketer and skipper Virendra Sehwag wrote, ” Saddened to hear about the passing away of #PuneetRajkumar. Warm , and humble, his passing away is a great blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti.”
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. pic.twitter.com/YywkotiWqC
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 29, 2021
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
Heartbroken ?
Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 29, 2021
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
God z cruel
RIP @PuneethRajkumar ???— RamajogaiahSastry (@ramjowrites) October 29, 2021
