In what has come as a major shock to the Indian film fraternity, Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away earlier today after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Fondly referred to as the Power Star of Kannada Cinema, the actor collapsed while working out in the gym today morning and was admitted to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru.
Fans and celebrities took to social media to express their grief about the news, and rendered solidarity with the Rajkumar family.
Kamal Haasan said,
In a series of emotional tweets, Khushbu said,
Radikaa Sarathkumar, who starred as Puneeth's mother in Yuvarathnaa, said,
Arya and Vishal, who shared a warm friendship with Puneeth, said,
Madhavan said,
Sivakarthikeyan, who has worked with Puneeth's brother, Shivarajkumar, said,
Hansika, who has worked with Puneeth in Bindas (2008)
Director Sasikumar, whose film, Porali, was remade with Puneeth in the lead, said,