Updated on Friday, October 29, 2021:

Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar passed away in Bengaluru's Vikram Hospital on Friday due to cardiac arrest. The actor was brought in a critical state, he was non-responsive and was in Cardiac Asystole. The doctors initiated Advanced cardiac resuscitation. 

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In saddening news for millions of South cinema fans, Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar was hospitalized on Friday. According to sources, the actor suffered a heart attack during the gym.

The 46-year-old Sandalwood actor is reportedly in the ICU.

Puneeth Rajkumar's Raajakumara
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Rajkumar was rushed to Bengaluru's Vikram Hospital for treatment and remains admitted there. The hospital or the actor's publicist is yet to issue a statement regarding his health update. Meanwhile, fans are wishing Rajkumar a speedy recovery.

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