Puneeth Rajkumar live updates: Last rites performed with state honours
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 31, 2021, 08:33:53 IST
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Puneeth Rajkumar live updates: Last rites performed with state honours

Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar passed away due to a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, the 29th of October. The actor was reportedly working out in his gym when he complained of chest pains and was later rushed to a hospital immediately. Puneeth was later admitted to Vikram Hospital and was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit but despite the aggressive efforts of the medical staff, he remained non-responsive. The 46-year-old actor was pronounced dead at 2:30 pm on the 29th of October, 2021.The government of Karnataka, in the meantime, has been striving hard and alerted concerned departments to heighten security in anticipation of chaos and furor.
08:33 (IST) Oct 31
Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru
08:18 (IST) Oct 31
It was a personal bonding with the entire family and more so with 'Appu'. I had seen him as a boy. We had relations since those days. Therefore I am giving him a final salute. Certainly, I was emotional: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Puneeth's death.
08:17 (IST) Oct 31
Last rites performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru today
22:36 (IST) Oct 30
"The dynamic Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar left the world too early at 46, but left a living legacy -- his own eyes, just as his father had done before him," writes member of parliament Shashi Tharoor
22:09 (IST) Oct 30
Stating that the actor complained of some weakness and was sweating at the time he saw him, Dr. Ramana Rao told an online daily that Puneeth Rajkumar's blood pressure read 150/92 and his heart rate too seemed in control.
17:56 (IST) Oct 30
Puneeth Rajkumar's daughter reaches Kantheerava Stadium
Amidst elaborate media attention and public gaze, Puneeth Rajkumar's elder daughter, Dhrithi, reached the Kantheerava Stadium to pay respects to her father's mortal remains
16:26 (IST) Oct 30
The actor recalls a special encounter with Puneeth Rajkumar, or Appu as she fondly refers to him, which occurred way back in the year 1999 in Mysuru.
16:23 (IST) Oct 30
Puneeth Rajkumar's daughter reaches Bengaluru Airport
15:52 (IST) Oct 30
"Gone too soon," says musical maestro A.R. Rahman as he shares a video snippet featuring Puneeth Rajkumar
14:58 (IST) Oct 30
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR breaks down as he encounters Puneeth Rajkumar's mortal remains for the very first time. 'K.G.F' director Prashanth Neel joins him.
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR breaks down as he encounters Puneeth Rajkumar's mortal remains for the very first time. 'K.G.F' director Prashanth Neel joins him.
14:02 (IST) Oct 30
Due to the expanding crowd, the chief minister stated that it doesn't seem wise to perform the final rites this evening (on Saturday). He also comforted the fans by saying that they have the entire day to visit the mortal remains of Puneeth Rajkumar at the Kantheerava Stadium.
13:55 (IST) Oct 30
"What's really shocking is that he was a thorough fitness enthusiast and a very healthy individual with a very disciplined lifestyle," said Sharan
13:48 (IST) Oct 30
A special tribute for Puneeth Rajkumar from the Helping Hands team in Mysuru
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