Sridhar Naik Death Reason: Who Was Sridhar Naik (Sridhara Naik)? All About Kannada Actor Who Passed Away At 47

Kannada TV Actor Sridhar Naik Death Reason: After battling illness for several days, noted Kannada TV serial actor Sridhar Naik has passed away. The 'Paaru' actor was just 47 years old when he breathed his last at a hospital in Bangalore. According to TV9 Kannada, Sridhar Naik had been ill for the last six months and was admitted to the Baptist Hospital in Bangalore.

Kannada TV Serial Actor Shridhar Naik (Sridhara Naik) Death Reason

Last month, it was reported that Kannada serial actor Sridhar Naik (Sridhara Naik), widely known for his role in 'Paaru', was diagnosed with a medial condition called 'edema', as per reports. It's an illness that is characterized by swelling due to fluid retention in body tissues. The actor's mother urged everyone for financial help for his medical bills.

According to Asianet, Sridhar Naik breathed his last at the Baptist Hospital in Hebbala, Bengaluru, on Monday night (May 26) at around 9 PM.

Kannada actor Nagendra Shaan confirmed his death on his Facebook page.

Check out his post below:

Several pictures of Sridhar Naik from the hospital did rounds on social, in which the actor looked barely recognizable.

Shridhar Naik Last Rites & Funeral Updates

As shared by Nagendra Shaan, Sridhar Naik's body will be kept at the Baptist Hospital till 11 am on Tuesday (today, May 27). As reported by Asianet, the funeral will take place after this.

Who Was Shridhar Naik?

Born in 1978, 47-year-old Sridhar Naik passed away on Monday after a long battle with illness. The late actor had acted in more than 40 serials, as per TV9 Kannada, including 'Paaru' and 'Vadhu'. In 'Paaru', he played the role of Aditya's (lead actor) uncle. He also appeared in Kiccha Sudeep's 'Max'.

Besides being an actor, Sridhar Naik was also an acting trainer, anchor, theatre teacher and voice trainer.

Shridhar Naik Last Instagram Post

After the saddening and untimely demise of Sridhar Naik, his last Instagram post, dated back on January 30, 2025, has resurfaced on the internet.

"Rip sir," one of the users commented on the post.