Rishab Shetty remembers Kantara co-star Rakesh Poojary: Your presence brought joy
Kannada and Tulu actor-comedian Rakesh Poojary died at the age of 33 after suffering a sudden heart attack. Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty, who stars in the upcoming film 'Kantara: Chapter 1', expressed his grief on Instagram.In an emotional post in Telugu, he wrote, "You were not just a part of our lives, but you left a deep impact on our hearts. Your smile, words, and presence always brought joy to those around you. Even though you are not physically with us anymore, your memories will live on forever in our hearts. We will miss you dearly. May your soul rest in peace. With heartfelt condolences, we pray for strength and comfort for your family and loved ones (roughly translated)."
Rishab Shetty paid tribute to late actor Rakesh Pujari (Photo Credit: Instagram/Rishab Shetty)
advertisementThe incident happened in the early hours of Monday, May 11, during a friend's mehndi function in Nitt, Karkala Taluk, Udupi district. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be saved. Rakesh's sudden death has shocked his fans and the film community.
Rakesh became a household name after winning the reality show 'Comedy Khiladigalu' Season 3 in 2020. He had earlier finished as runner-up in Season 2. Before entering television, he was active in theatre with the Chaitanya Kalavidaru group and later acted in several Kannada and Tulu films like 'Pailwaan', 'Idu Entha Lokavayya', 'Petkammi', and 'Ammer Police'.Meanwhile, 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the sequel to the hit 2022 film 'Kantara', is set to release on October 2, 2025, on Gandhi Jayanti. The film has been shot in real locations in the mountains of Karnataka and produced by Hombale Films.
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