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Business Standard
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rakesh Poojary, Kannada TV actor and comedian, dies at 34 of heart attack
Rakesh Poojary, the Comedy Khiladigalu 3 winner and a Kannada and Tulu actor, died on Sunday late night after a heart attack. Tragically, the 34-year-old actor passed away in the Udupi area during a mehendi ceremony. Rakesh passed out late last night, according to an article in India Today. In addition to posting a birthday greeting for his sister, the TV personality also shared a narrative from the mehendi event on Instagram. These two recent Instagram tales have gone viral as his last posts. The Deccan Herald reported that Rakesh passed out while chatting with his friends at their home in Miyar. Shortly after collapsing, he was taken to a hospital, but they pronounced him dead. Rakesh Poojary passes away of cardiac arrest Rakesh was declared dead shortly after suffering a heart attack at a mehendi event. He passed away late on Sunday night after being taken to a nearby hospital. On his Instagram Stories, Rakesh had posted a photo from the pre-wedding ceremony. After being taken to a hospital, the actor was pronounced dead by the medical staff. Rakesh recently finished filming Kantara Chapter 1 recently. Rishab Shetty is both the director and star of the Kantara prequel. Netizens reactions to the Rakesh Poojary passes away Fans, colleagues in the industry, and a number of actors have been sending condolences since word of Poojar's death news. The actor's hometown will host his last ceremonies. The Kannada cinema and television industry has been rocked by the news of Rakesh's premature demise. Actor Pruthvi Aambar reacted to the news of his demise and commented on his X account, 'Always with a pure sweet hearted smile , ever loving, and extremely talented artist , you will always remain in our heart , deeply saddened , Rakesh we miss you!' A judge from Comedy Khiladigalu, Rakshitha wrote on social media, 'The ever-smiling Rakesha…my fav sweetest kindest loving person… Namma Rakesha…will miss you mange.' Actor Shivraj KR Pete wrote on his Instagram, 'How do we pray for peace for a soul that brought smiles to so many hearts?'. All about Rakesh Poojary Rakesh Poojary, fondly known as Vishwaroop, was from Karkala, Udippi. His victory in the season 3 of comedic Khiladigalu, a comedic reality show, made him well-known in the Kannada television industry. Additionally, Poojary starred in a number of well-known Kannada and Tulu films, including Petkammi, Pailwan, Ammer Police, and Itu Entha Lokavayya. Rakesh Poojary, who has appeared in serials and reality television, had aspirations of playing movie roles. His mother and younger sister survive him. After winning the show in 2020, Rakesh became well-known throughout Karnataka. After appearing on the Tulu reality show Kadale Bajil, the actor became well-known in 2014. Rakesh also starred in a few Tulu and Kannada films, including Umil and Ammer Police. Rakesh was also active in the theatrical industry and starred in a number of reality shows in Karnataka.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rakesh Poojary dies of a heart attack at 33, collapsed during a mehendi ceremony: report
Kannada and Tulu actor Rakesh Poojary, popularly known as the winner of Comedy Khiladigalu 3, passed away on Monday midnight after suffering a heart attack. The 33-year-old actor's tragic demise happened during a mehendi ceremony in the Udupi district. As per a report in India Today, Rakesh collapsed late last night. The TV actor had shared a story on his Instagram from the mehendi ceremony; he also posted a birthday wish for his sister. Both of these last stories on Instagram have gone viral. According to a report in Deccan Herald, Rakesh was at his friend's place in Miyar, where he collapsed while talking to his friends. He was rushed to a hospital soon after he collapsed, however, he was declared dead. The cause of death is suspected to be a cardiac arrest. A post shared by Rakesh Poojary (@rakeshpoojary_comedy_kiladi) Reportedly, a case of unnatural death has been registered at the Karkala Town Police Station. Reacting to the news of his demise, a judge from Comedy Khiladigalu, Rakshitha wrote on social media, 'The ever-smiling Rakesha…my fav sweetest kindest loving person… Namma Rakesha…will miss you mange.' Rakesh, who was set to star in Kantara: Chapter 1, had also shot for the film on May 11 before he headed to the mehendi function. His portion in the film has been completely shot, and as per reports, Rakesh was playing an important role in the film. Before collapsing, the actor complained of fatigue. A post shared by Rakesh Poojary (@rakeshpoojary_comedy_kiladi) Rakesh had become a household name in Karnataka after he won the show in 2020. The actor rose to fame in 2014 after he participated in a Tulu reality show called Kadale Bajil. Rakesh also featured in some Kannada and Tulu films like Ammer Police, Umil, etc. Rakesh also starred in various Karnataka-based reality shows and was also active in the theater circuit.
