Noted Kannada actor RN Sudarshan dies at 78

Senior actor Sudarshan, who worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, passed away on Friday, September 8. He was 78 and breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru.

Sudarshan was suffering from old-age related ailments. Two days ago, he slipped and fell in his bathroom. He was rushed to the hospital, but his health failed to improve, say reports.

The Kannada actor was estimated to have acted in over 250 films in multiple languages. He was born on 2 May, 1939, to filmmaker-actor R Nagendra Rao and Ratnabai. It was not a difficult task for him to enter the films as he had the background in films. 

He turned hero at the age of 21 in Vijayanagarada Veeraputra. He played lead roles in over 60 films. In the later years, he was seen in supporting roles. 

Naguva Hoovu, Mareyada Deepavali, Maria, My Darling, Paayum Puli, Mata were some of his notable films. He was last seen in Golden Star Ganesh's Zoom.

People instantly recognised him for his song Apara keerthi galisi mereva from his debut film. He also was a playback singer, whose hoo ondu bali bandu song continues to remain a popular number even after decades.