RIP Puneeth Rajkumar: Ajith Kumar to Pawan Kalyan, Indian film stars pay tribute to 'Power Star'

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest while working out in the gym in the morning. Film stars from across the country paid their tribute to the 'Power Star'. Here are some of their reactions to the sudden demise of 'Appu'.

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest while working out in the gym in the morning. Film stars from across the country paid tribute to the 'Power Star'. Here are some of their reactions to the sudden demise of 'Appu'. (Photo | EPS and PTI)

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29 Oct 2021, 4:34 pm

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Bollywood actor Sonu Sood: Heartbroken. Will always miss you my brother. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | AFP)

Kollywood actress Samantha: Gone too soon. (Photo | EPS)

Tollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna: Rest in peace, Puneeth Rajkumar sir. Where ever you are - I hope you are smiling like how you always do. See you on the other side. (Photo | Rashmika Mandanna Instagram)

Tollywood actor Pawan Kalyan: The sudden and unfortunate demise of Sri Puneeth Rajkumar deeply saddens me. His performance in his first film ‘Bettada Hoovu’ as a child actor deeply etched in my mind. Ever since I always admired him. (Photo | PTI)

Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu: 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. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Mollywood actor Mammootty: Shocking and Heart breaking to know that Puneeth is no more. It is a huge loss for the film fraternity. My deepest condolences to Puneeth's family and loved ones. RIP Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam: My deepest condolences to the family & countless fans for this tragic loss. It’s sad & shocking beyond words. Puneet Rajkumar ji. Om Shanti. (Photo | PTI)

Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani: I just can’t process this!! Such a passionate, warm and humble human being !! this is so tragic. Deepest condolence to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | EPS)

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt: You were the kindest and the simplest person I’ve met. The world has lost another gem. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. Om Shanti. (Photo | EPS)

Kollywood actor Kamal Haasan: The demise of my dear younger brother Puneeth Rajkumar was most unexpected. We were mutually very fond of each other. My deepest sympathy to his family and his fans in Karnataka. (Photo | EPS)

Tollywood actor Ram Charan: Unable to digest….My dear Puneet Rajkumar Garu was one of the warmest & most genuine person I have met. My deepest condolences to his family & fans.. ! We will miss you a lot dear brother!! (Photo | EPS)

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher: Deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden demise of Indian actor Puneeth Rajkumar! Everybody always had something nice to say about him. Both, as an actor and as a person! It must be so so tough for his family and fans to deal with this loss. Prayers and Om Shanti!! (Photo| PTI)

Singer Shreya Ghoshal: This can’t be true! Devastated to hear this. Puneeth Rajkumar. A humble superstar, so young, at the pinnacle of his life simply left the world. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. Om Shanti. (Photo| EPS)

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker: Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Actress Taapsee Pannu: This uncertainty of life and time is becoming a big teacher. Nothing seems to be too early anymore. Heartbreaking to see it all slip out of the control of our hands. (Photo | PTI)

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor: Shocking & extremely sad… Puneeth Rajkumar. Sending my heartfelt condolences & prayers to the family… (Photo | AP)

Kollywood actor Ajith Kumar: Saddened to hear the unfortunate demise of Shri Puneeth kumar ji, may his family and friends gain strength to over come this grief. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Tollywood director SS Rajamouli: Shocked to hear about Puneeth passing away. Such a young and vibrant personality gone so soon. Met him just a couple of times. But can never forget his hospitality, humble and down to earth nature. My prayers and strength to his family and loved ones. (Photo | EPS)

Kollywood actor Dhanush: 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. (Photo | EPS)

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn: Your legacy will live on. RIP Puneeth. Heartfelt condolences to his family & fans. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | PTI)

Tollywood actor Jr NTR: Heartbroken! Can’t believe you have gone so soon. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Mollywood actor Prithviraj Sukumaran: This hurts so much! Rest in peace superstar! May the family, friends, and millions of fans have the strength to tide through this sorrow! Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi: Shocking, devastating & heartbreaking! Puneeth Rajkumar 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! (Photo | PTI)

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan: Heartbreaking news! Gone too soon. Puneeth Rajkumar My condolences to his family and his fans. You will be missed. (Photo | EPS)

Kollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia: Shocked, saddened and in loss of words. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | PTI)

Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan: 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. (Photo | EPS)

Tollywood actress Pooja Hegde: 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. Met him when he was the guest for my first ever film’s pre release event. He was so kind and had this great energy about him. Very sad. My heart goes out to his fans too during this time. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Tollywood actor Varun Tej: Shell shocked! My deepest condolences to Puneeth Rajkumar sir’s family and fans.. So unfortunate. Om Shanti! (Photo | EPS)

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi: Shocked and deeply heartbroken to hear this terrible news! We will all miss you dear Appu. You will live in our hearts forever! My condolences and prayers for the family to deal with this deep pain. RIP Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | EPS)

Kollywood actor Siddharth: 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. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor: Deeply shocked to know of the sudden demise of Puneeth Rajkumar. A powerful actor who won the hearts of people with his incredible body of work. Condolences to the family RIP Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | PTI)

Kollywood actor R Madhavan: GONE- one of our KINDEST, NICEST AND NOBLE soul. I don’ know what I am feeling. I am feeling so devastated. Brother you have left us very confused and heartbroken. The heavens are brighter today. I am still hoping this is not true. (Photo | PTI)

Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey: Utterly shocking and sad. Condolences to the family, friends and fans. Om Shanti. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | PTI)

PM PM Narendra Modi: A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. (Photo | PTI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar. Gone too soon. (Photo | EPS)

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin: Deeply shocked and appalled to hear about the sudden demise of Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar who is also the son of late legendary Kannada star Rajkumar avargal. Both our families share a cordial bond for many decades. Thus, it's a personal loss to me. (Photo | EPS)

Karnataka CM Basavaraj S Bommai: Shocked and deeply saddened as Karnataka's most loved superstar Puneet Rajkumar is no longer with us. A huge personal loss and one that's difficult to come to terms with. Praying the almighty gives the Rajkumar family and fans the strength to bear this loss. (Photo | EPS)

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu: Anguished by the untimely demise of noted Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar. After starting his career as a child artiste, he made a mark as a phenomenal actor, playback singer, TV presenter, and producer. Indeed, he was a man of many talents. Puneeth Rajkumar. (Photo | EPS)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Condolences on the passing away of Puneeth Rajkumar. A bright star. He had a long promising career ahead. My condolences to his family, his innumerable fans and followers. (Photo | EPS)

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