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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.
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.
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.
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