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Puneeth Rajkumar live updates: Last rites performed with state honours

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 31, 2021, 08:33:53 IST

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Puneeth Rajkumar live updates: Last rites performed with state honours

Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar passed away due to a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, the 29th of October. The actor was reportedly working out in his gym when he complained of chest pains and was later rushed to a hospital immediately. Puneeth was later admitted to Vikram Hospital and was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit but despite the aggressive efforts of the medical staff, he remained non-responsive. The 46-year-old actor was pronounced dead at 2:30 pm on the 29th of October, 2021.The government of Karnataka, in the meantime, has been striving hard and alerted concerned departments to heighten security in anticipation of chaos and furor.

16:16 (IST) Oct 29

PuneethRajkumar fans are gathering in large numbers outside the hospital to catch a glimpse of departed actor

#PuneethRajkumar fans are gathering in large numbers outside the hospital to catch a glimpse of departed actor https://t.co/DfN5sl4IbG
— Bangalore Times (@BangaloreTimes1) 1635502175000

16:13 (IST) Oct 29

Parvathy Thiruvothu, one of Puneeth's best on-screen partners to date, shares this heartbreaking picture

16:09 (IST) Oct 29

Appu, as he was fondly referred to by many, was a close associate and friend of many Telugu superstars - Here's how they condoled with his family and many million fans

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16:05 (IST) Oct 29

Shocking ,devastating & heartbreaking! #PuneethRajkumar gone too soon.

Megastar Chiranjeevi

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16:04 (IST) Oct 29

Jr. NTR, who had previously lent his voice to Puneeth Rajkumar, expresses disbelief at the passing of his dear friend

Heartbroken! Can’t believe you have gone so soon. https://t.co/55lt4r62d1
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) 1635501278000

16:00 (IST) Oct 29

Many Kannada celebs, who have shared the stage with the Powerstar, mourn his tragic demise

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15:57 (IST) Oct 29

The Tamil Film Industry, or Kollywood, heartbroken over the shocking demise of Puneeth Rajkumar

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15:50 (IST) Oct 29

Shocked and deeply saddened as Karnataka's most loved superstar #PuneetRajkumar is no longer with us. A huge personal loss and one that's difficult to come to terms with. Praying the almighty gives the Rajkumar family and fans the strength to bear this loss.

Karnataka C.M. Basavaraj Bommai

15:45 (IST) Oct 29

One of the kindest and warmest Actors/gentlemen. Praying to the almighty to give Puneeth Sirs family, friends and his ocean of fans the strength to cope with this irreplaceable loss

Dulquer Salman

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15:34 (IST) Oct 29

Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, shares her condolences to family and fans of the Powerstar

Condolences on the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar. A bright star. He had a long promising career ahead. My condol… https://t.co/PaoaObqmC6
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) 1635500234000

15:32 (IST) Oct 29

Malayalam star Parvati Nair expresses deep shock and regret at Puneeth Rajkumar's tragic passing

Shocked to the core to hear the demise of Puneeth sir. Such a gracious actor who is extremely loved. It is too too… https://t.co/vbhMA8gdGw
— Parvati (@paro_nair) 1635498959000

15:31 (IST) Oct 29

Ex-India cricket captain Anil Kumbles says the film industry has lost a gem and lauds Puneeth for his personality

Shocked and deeply saddened on the passing of #PuneethRajkumar the film industry has lost a gem. One of the finest… https://t.co/CmCLgRoEgN
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 1635498182000

15:30 (IST) Oct 29

"Gone too soon," says Abhishek Bachchan as he passed on condolences to Puneeth's family and fans

Heartbreaking news! Gone too soon. #PuneethRajkumar My condolences to his family and his fans. You will be missed.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) 1635501217000

15:29 (IST) Oct 29

"He was, is and will remain awesome," writes Danish Sait, a frequent collaborator of Puneeth Rajkumar,

💔 #PuneethRajkumar https://t.co/j9iRXhINp8
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) 1635498853000

15:27 (IST) Oct 29

Puneeth Rajkumar eyes to be donated

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15:26 (IST) Oct 29

Puneeth Rajkumar's unfinished projects

From 'James' to 'Dvitva' and an array of films in the pipeline, Puneeth Rajkumar was in the reckoning big-time, before tragedy struck hard

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15:22 (IST) Oct 29

"The nicest person I've had the honor of crossing paths with... My Raajakumara

The nicest person I've had the honor of crossing paths with... My Raajakumara 💔
— Priya Anand (@PriyaAnand) 1635494368000

15:20 (IST) Oct 29

Powerstar Puneeth Rajkumar's demise comes on his 'Dvitva' director Pawan Kumar's 38th birthday

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15:14 (IST) Oct 29

S.S. Thaman, the music composer of Puneeth Rajkumar's most recent release 'Yuvarathnaa', says he cannot control his tears

Life is So Unpredictable Some losses are unacceptable No No No God u can’t be so cruel U can’t take the good hear… https://t.co/iFvdyL35lE
— thaman S (@MusicThaman) 1635498065000

15:11 (IST) Oct 29

Former cricketer and fellow Bengalurean Venkatesh Prasad expresses grief

Extremely sad to know of the passing away of our dear #PuneethRajkumar . My heartfelt condolences to his family, fr… https://t.co/KdCwpfuSSu
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) 1635496696000