Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar Dies Of Heart Attack At 46 In Bengaluru

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who won over millions of fans with his roles in numerous Kannada films, breathed his last today (October 29) in Bengaluru. He had been admitted to a private hospital reportedly after suffering a massive heart attack while working out in the gym. He was 46 and is survived by his wife Ashwini Revanth and daughters Vandhitha and Drithi.

The news of Puneeth Rajkumar's death has sent shockwaves across the Sandalwood industry. Fans and followers are heartbroken and are mourning the loss of their beloved idol. Several celebrities from the industry have also expressed their shock and grief over his untimely demise.

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The actor had recently promoted his brother and superstar Shiva Rajkumar's Bhajarangi 2 which released today. Puneeth had even tweeted wishing the entire team on the film's release this morning.

Born as Lohit, Puneeth began his acting career as a child artist. The actor who had been a part of as many as 48 films won National Film Award in the Best Child Artist category for his performance in Bettada Hoovu (1985). His noted films are Appu (2002), Abhi (2003), Arrasu (2007), Milana (2007), Paramathma (2011), Raajakumara (2017) among others. Puneeth was previously seen in Yuvarathnaa. His upcoming films James and Dvitva will be out as posthumous releases.

He was highly admired for his dancing prowess.