'Comedy Khiladigalu' fame Rakesh Poojary passes away due to a heart attack

Time of India

12-05-2025

Popular Kannada actor Rakesh Poojary, winner of Comedy Khiladigalu, is no more. He suffered a heart attack at a family event in Udupi district. Rakesh gained fame from the reality show. He also acted in Kannada and Tulu films. Actress Rakshitha and fans expressed their grief. They remembered him as a kind and talented person.
Popular Kannada actor
Rakesh Poojary
, the winner of the third season of the Kannada reality show
Comedy Khiladigalu
, has passed away due to a
heart attack
.
Tragic demise at a family event
According to a OneIndia report, the talented comedian and actor reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in the early hours of Monday while attending a mehndi ceremony in Nitte, located in Karkala taluk of
Udupi district
.
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The incident happened around 2 am, and his last photograph, taken at the event, has since gone viral, showing him happily posing with friends just hours before his untimely demise.
Rise to fame through 'Comedy Khiladigalu'
Known popularly as Vishwaroop,
Rakesh
first gained widespread recognition during the second season of 'Comedy Khiladigalu', where his team finished as runners-up. He rose to greater fame and acclaim when his team won the third season of the show on Zee Kannada, making him a beloved figure in the
Kannada television comedy
circuit. Beyond television, Rakesh had an active career in theatre and films, appearing in Kannada movies such as 'Pailwan' and 'Itu Entha Lokavayya', as well as Tulu films including 'Petkammi' and 'Ammer Police'.
Rakshitha
remembers Rakesha on social media
Actress Rakshitha, who was a judge on 'Comedy Khiladigalu', remembered Rakesh as a kind, loving, and ever-smiling person who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Fans mourned the loss of a bright talent who had brought laughter and joy to many.
She shared multiple Instagram stories, in one she shared his picture and wrote, "The ever smiling Rakesha...my fav Rakesha.. the most sweetest kindest loving person... Namma Rakesha will miss u magne". She also wrote "My fav comedy khiladi...(heartbreak emoji)."
She also wrote, "Not able to come to terms that I will never be able to talk to Rakesha anymore .. comedy khiladigalu is a show very close to my heart, n Rakesha was one person who always stood apart from the rest .. The most beautiful person that he was ... what a talent n even off camera the most perfect guy I knew ... Rakesha u will always live in our hearts and everyone is gonna miss u ... ur smile ur mischief n most importantly the happiness u brought into all our lives ... Thank u Rakesha.."
Fellow artists and fans took to social media to express their grief and share heartfelt condolences.