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.
"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
Appu ? Yash ?❤ @PuneethRajkumar @TheNameIsYash #Bhajarangi2 #Bhajarangi2ReleasingOnOct29th #PowerStar #RockingStar #Appu #Yash #PuneethRajkumar #PRK #PuneethOnline pic.twitter.com/Fsyn7Kqf2s
— Puneeth Rajkumar Online® (@PowerStarPunith) October 27, 2021
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.
Time & again we realise, Health is True Wealth. #HappyVaramahalakshmi #PowerInU pic.twitter.com/l3OyuH4iA3
— Puneeth Rajkumar (@PuneethRajkumar) August 20, 2021
Puneet Rajkumar's filmography:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | Prahlada | Credited as Master Lohith | |
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | Raja | Credited as Master Lohith Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor |
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| 1984 | Yarivanu | Shyam | Credited as Master Lohith | |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu | Ramu | Credited as Master Puneeth (Lohith) National Film Award for Best Child Artist |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2011 | Hudugaru | Prabhu | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2016 | Chakravyuha | Lohith | ||
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Surya | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada |
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| 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 |
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| 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:
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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