# Puneeth Rajkumar, the Kannada star died due to a heart attack

URL: https://technosports.co.in/puneeth-rajkumar-the-kannada-star-died-due-to-a-heart-attack/  
Published: 2021-10-30  
Updated: 2021-10-30  
Author: Raishya Das

Puneeth Rajkumar, the Kannada star has died today on Friday i.e. 29th October 2021 at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru due to a heart attack. It has been confirmed by Karnataka Cheif Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

On Friday morning, Puneet has complained of chest pain and has visited his family doctor for an ECG. After ECG has been done, he was asked to rush to the hospital. He has visited the Vikram hospital in a very serious condition, the doctor at the hospital has said.

Puneeth Rajkumar was the son of legendary actor Rajkumar and Parvathamma. He has married Ashwini Revanth in 1999. He was fondly called Appu by his fans.

Puneeth Rajkumar has started his career as a child artist with Beyyada Hoovu (1985). The actor has also won the award as a child actor that also includes a National Film Award. He stars in the lead roles of almost 29 Kannada films that include Abhi, Veera Kannadiga, Arasu, Raam, Ajay, Hudugaru, and Anjani Putra. He was last seen in Yuvarathnaa, which was released early this year.

Puneeth was also a singer par excellence, besides being an actor. He had also revealed that his remuneration from his singing goes to charity. In the year 2012, Puneeth has also hosted the first season of Kannada Kotyadhipati which was modelled on the actor Amitabh Bachchan, who hosted the show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Here we present the reactions from the people after his death news received by everyone:-

> It aches beyond words could ever express. Puneeth 💔 [#PuneethRajkumar](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PuneethRajkumar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/t3sSeOh52W](https://t.co/t3sSeOh52W)
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> — Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/parvatweets/status/1454017075895177223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> we will miss you, puneeth rajkumar 🙏🏻  
> we will always be immensely grateful of your contribution to Indian Cinema.  
> deepest condolences to the family and fans.  
> always in our heart, power star PRK 💙 [pic.twitter.com/kQYhg64e8x](https://t.co/kQYhg64e8x)
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> — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/PrimeVideoIN/status/1454027295165849601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Punit Rajkumar: 1975 – 2021   
> RIP 🙏   
> Condolences to family, friends & fans [pic.twitter.com/DNOXnjEAGe](https://t.co/DNOXnjEAGe)
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> — “SuperGullu” (@gulshandevaiah) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/gulshandevaiah/status/1454011219967299588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> A good soul, true friend gone too soon. You will always be missed. We shall always remember you for your good works. Difficult to digest this hard fact that you are no more with us. R.I.P my friend [@PuneethRajkumar](https://twitter.com/PuneethRajkumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/H7Ygc43tBt](https://t.co/H7Ygc43tBt)
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> — Darshan Thoogudeepa (@dasadarshan) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/dasadarshan/status/1454048715421859840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news of Puneeth Rajkumar's demise. One of the most humble people I've met and interacted with. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏
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> — Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/urstrulyMahesh/status/1454016370090266625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 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. 💔😞
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> — Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/hegdepooja/status/1454009193829076996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Condolence msg from Mr Ajith kumar.  
> Saddened to hear the unfortunate demise of Shri Puneeth kumar ji, may his family and friends gain strength to over come this grief.  
> Ajith kumar and Shalini Ajith kumar .
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> — Suresh Chandra (@SureshChandraa) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/SureshChandraa/status/1454074943272992773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolutely shocked!!Sending my deepest condolences to the whole family. May you Rest in peace sir..Gone too soon.. [pic.twitter.com/9zgFLVgCco](https://t.co/9zgFLVgCco)
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> — nithiin (@actor_nithiin) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/actor_nithiin/status/1454008051107700739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Puneet my friend 💔💔 This is so heartbreaking. Rest in peace my friend. Hope you are in a better place. My heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and fans.
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> — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/dhanushkraja/status/1454032759177895942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Heartbreaking!!![#PuneethRajkumar](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PuneethRajkumar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🙏 [pic.twitter.com/WcZQBEtqwC](https://t.co/WcZQBEtqwC)
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> — Raj & DK (@rajndk) [October 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/rajndk/status/1454007783582584832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)