Entire Indian Film industry went emotional and has been paying condolence for the demise of 46 year old Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar who is fondly called as “Appu” by his fans. After a brief moment of confusion, it has been officially announced that the actor passed away due to fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, the 29th of October. Reports suggests that the actor was working out in his Gym when he suffered the sudden attack and was rushed to a hospital immediately.

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The actor was admitted to Vikram hospital and was monitored by the doctors in the intensive care unit, moments before the devastating news about his demise shattered the entire country. With Punith’s peers and closed one reaching the hospital premises, fans broke down emotionally and has been wishing for the news to be a false one.

Shiva Rajkumar, elder brother of Puneeth and his family members were seen entering the hospital while actors Yash, Darshan and many others reached the place soon after. Karnataka Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai reached the hospital, says reports. Last seen in “Yuvarthnaa”, Puneeth recently wrapped up with shoot for “James” with director Chethan Kumar. He was supposed to join hands with director Pawan kumar for “Dvitva” but the uncertainty of life changed things completely.

From Telugu Super star Mahesh babu to Former cricketer Virender Sehwag, notable personalities from the entire country expressed their condolence for the demise of the Super star actor. Check out their tweets below :

Puneet my friend 💔💔 This is so heartbreaking. Rest in peace my friend. Hope you are in a better place. My heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and fans.

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) October 29, 2021

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news of Puneeth Rajkumar’s demise. One of the most humble people I’ve met and interacted with. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) October 29, 2021

Deeeeply saddened and shocked to hear about the passing away of our Puneeth Rajkumar ….a very very warm , humble person …. Prayers and strength to the family and everyone of us who immensely love him … You will always stay in our hearts ……always forever 🙏🏻🙏🏻Rest in peace💔 pic.twitter.com/8p28ldKjoP

— Anushka Shetty (@MsAnushkaShetty) October 29, 2021

This hurts so much! Rest in peace superstar! May the family, friends and the millions of fans have the strength to tide through this sorrow! #PuneethRajkumar 🙏 pic.twitter.com/45EltouKWw

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) October 29, 2021

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This is so heart breaking.. RIP #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/Wh6QNRXT4B

— Arya (@arya_offl) October 29, 2021

💔💔💔 One of the kindest and warmest Actors/gentlemen. Praying to the almighty to give Puneeth Sirs family, friends and his ocean of fans the strength to cope with this irreplaceable loss. #RIP #PuneethRajKumar #Gentleman #actor #loss #cannotunderstand #soyoung pic.twitter.com/U8RyOJdFMu

— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) October 29, 2021

Shocking ,devastating & heartbreaking! #PuneethRajkumar gone too soon. 💔
Rest in Peace! My deepest sympathies and tearful condolences to the family. A huge loss to the Kannada / Indian film fraternity as a whole.Strength to all to cope with this tragic loss!

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) October 29, 2021

Cannot believe what I’m hearing 😔 Life is so unpredictable. Such a big loss for Indian Cinema. Sending out loads of love and light to his family and loved ones in these difficult times. R.I.P Puneeth Rajkumar. 💔😞

— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) October 29, 2021

I just can’t believe that my Good Friend Puneeth Rajkumar has passed away & is no more

May his Soul Rest in Peace, my Deepest Condolences, May his Family stay Strong @ these testing times

It’s a Big Loss for the Karnataka Movie Industry & a Big Loss for me as Dear Friend

— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) October 29, 2021

Please someone tell me all that I’m hearing is not true !

🙏🏻😰

— Pranitha Subhash (@pranitasubhash) October 29, 2021

Heartbreaking, Shocking , Sad to hear the news that such a young man passes away. My heartfelt condolences to his family, fans and loved ones . #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/xJJuKJXUPL

— Nagma (@nagma_morarji) October 29, 2021

To the family of Puneeth Rajkumar sir, please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences in this extremely difficult time.
Sir, gone too soon.
May his soul Rest In Peace 💔 pic.twitter.com/g9N6PYjP8H

— SUNAINAA (@TheSunainaa) October 29, 2021

Sometimes we don’t value the moment, till it’s gone 😭😭😭#Appu #Puneethrajkumar #kannadafilmindustry cannot comprehend this at all. pic.twitter.com/Zasg5px1Vl

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) October 29, 2021

You’re smile lit up the whole room, and the energy you emitted was more than anyone could reciprocate! I’m glad I’ve had the honor of meeting such a humble personality and will always admire your love for movement. You will be missed appu sir
May your soul rest in peace ❤ pic.twitter.com/m3iXaZqu8V

— Samyuktha Hegde (@SamyukthaHegde) October 29, 2021

At a loss for words. Shaking with sadness and anger. We lost our prince. My condolences to the family and fans. RIP Appu sir. There will never be another like you. pic.twitter.com/6wz3H2WLCv

— Shraddha Srinath (@ShraddhaSrinath) October 29, 2021

Saddened to hear about the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar . Warm , and humble, his passing away is a great blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YywkotiWqC

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 29, 2021

Totally shattered cannot beleive this . #PuneethRajkumar RIP sir 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/KNj1vH8iMq

— Sathish krishnan (@dancersatz) October 29, 2021

Heartbroken 💔
Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 29, 2021

It aches beyond words could ever express. Puneeth 💔 #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/t3sSeOh52W

— Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) October 29, 2021

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The nicest person I’ve had the honor of crossing paths with… My Raajakumara 💔

— Priya Anand (@PriyaAnand) October 29, 2021

I cannot process this. Cannot believe you’ve left us Puneeth. Kind, gifted, fearless…so much to give to the world. This is not fair brother. Heartbroken.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) October 29, 2021

Shocking and Heartbroken….. Most Kindest and Loveable person …You left us too very soon Puneeth Rajkumar sir….. Rest in Peace

— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) October 29, 2021

This is unbelievable, Shocking !!! Why !! 😓😓😓 RIP Punit sir . You were the pride of Kannada cinema, I’m sorry can’t take this loss #ripPuneethrajkumar pic.twitter.com/nex2Gmtqbn

— Amritha (@Actor_Amritha) October 29, 2021

#PuneethRajkumar.. One of the most humble and down-to-earth people I’ve ever met.. Really heartbreaking that he has gone too soon. Sending my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/qXp4MetPp5

— Aadhi🎭 (@AadhiOfficial) October 29, 2021

Ahh Noooo .. Gone too soon my dear Appu. I’m shattered .. Heart broken .. not fair #BlackFriday #PuneethRajkumar

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) October 29, 2021

Deeply saddened to hear this. Rest in peace #PuneethRajkumar sir. 💔 💔
Heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Fans.#GoneTooSoon #RIP pic.twitter.com/lsCfPFUvBa

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) October 29, 2021

Just can’t believe this !
Life is uncertain, so damn uncertain 🥺 can’t digest the fact that Puneet Rajkumar sir is no more 💔
Rest in peace 😞

— Iswarya Menon (@Ishmenon) October 29, 2021

Let us pray for the soul of Puneeth to rest in peace !!