Just two days before his sudden death today, Puneeth Rajkumar was spotted at the pre-release function of Bhajarangi 2. The actor, who is fondly called the Power Star, had danced with his brother Shivaraj Kumar and Rocking Star Yash.

It was a rare sight where stars were seen together and the clip had gone viral. The fans had celebrated the video as it displayed the unity of the Kannada film industry.

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"Puneeth Rajkumar showed no signs of health issues. He was fit and fine. We never realise that we were seeing him alive for the last time," a guest who attended the event said. "He was smiling and mingling with everyone. This is very shocking," he added.

Celebs React:

Many celebs have condoled the death of the actor on social media sites.

Sathish Krishnan: Omg I cannot believe this. Puneeth sir. Somebody tell me it's a fake news

Sukrutha Wagle: Gone too soon Loudly crying face
May his soul rest in peace

Venkatesh Prasad: Extremely sad to know of the passing away of our dear #PuneethRajkumar. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. I request his fans to maintain calm and pray for his Sadgati in this excruciating time for the family. Om Shanti Folded hands

Sonu Sood: Heartbroken Broken heart Will always miss you, my brother.
#PuneethRajkumar.

Puneet Rajkumar's filmography:

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1976 Premada Kanike An infant Credited as Master Rajkumar
1977 Sanaadi Appanna Young Ashok Credited as Master Lohith
1978 Thayige Thakka Maga young Kumar Credited as Master Lohith
1980 Vasantha Geetha Shyaam Credited as Master Lohith
1981 Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha Krishna Credited as Master Lohith
1981 Bhagyavantha Krishna Credited as Master Lohith
1982 Hosa Belaku Puttu Credited as Master Lohith
1982 Chalisuva Modagalu Ramu Credited as Master Lohith
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor
1983 Bhakta Prahlada Prahlada Credited as Master Lohith
1983 Eradu Nakshatragalu Raja Credited as Master Lohith
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor
1984 Yarivanu Shyam Credited as Master Lohith
1985 Bettada Hoovu Ramu Credited as Master Puneeth (Lohith)
National Film Award for Best Child Artist
1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa Young Dinna Credited as Master Puneeth Rajkumar
1989 Parashuram Appu
2002 Appu Appu
2003 Abhi Abhi
2004 Veera Kannadiga Munna
2004 Maurya Manu
2005 Aakash Aakash
2005 Namma Basava Basava
2006 Ajay Ajay
2007 Arasu Shivaraj Arasu Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2007 Milana Aakash Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada		  
2008 Bindaas Shivu
2008 Vamshi Vamshi South Scope Award for Best Actor
2009 Raaj - The Showman Muthuraj South Scope Award for Best Actor
2009 Raam Raam
2010 Prithvi Prithvi Kumar
2010 Jackie Janakirama "Jackie" Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor
Udaya Film Award for Best Actor
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2011 Hudugaru Prabhu Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2011 Paramathma Paramathma
2012 Anna Bond Bond Ravi Suvarna Film Award for Most Favorite Actor
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2012 Yaare Koogadali Kumara Nominated—Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor
2014 Ninnindale Vicky Venkatesh
2014 Power Bharath Kumar Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2015 Mythri Himself
2015 Rana Vikrama Vikram Kumar Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2016 Chakravyuha Lohith
2016 Doddmane Hudga Surya Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada
2017 Raajakumara Siddharth Love Lavike Readers Choice Award for Best Actor - Male
Zee Kannada Hemmeya Kannadiga Award for Best Actor – Male
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada
SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada
Nominated—TSR National Film Award for Best Actor		  
2017 Anjani Putra Viraj  
2018 Humble Politician Nograj Himself Cameo appearance
2019 Natasaarvabhowma Gagan Dixit
2019 Padde Huli Himself Cameo appearance
2020 Mayabazar 2016 Himself Cameo appearance in the song "Loka Maya Bazaru"  
2021 Yuvarathnaa Yuvaraj  
2021 JamesFilms that have not yet been released TBA Filming  
2022 DvitvaFilms that have not yet been released TBA Filming  

TV Shows:

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotesRef.
2012 Kannadada Kotyadhipati Host Asianet Suvarna Season 1  
2013 Kannadada Kotyadhipati Season 2  
2014 UPstarters Judge Udaya TV  
2014 Weekend with Ramesh Guest Zee Kannada Season 1  
2017 Majaa Talkies Guest Colors Kannada Season 1  
Dance Dance Juniors Guest Star Suvarna  
2017–2018 Family Power Host Colors Kannada  
2019 Kannadada Kotyadhipati Season 4  
2020 Majaa Talkies Guest Season 2  
2021–Present Netravathi Producer Udaya TV  
2021 Dance Karnataka Dance Guest Zee Kannada  
Dance Dance Guest Star Suvarna  

(Source: Wikipedia)