South Indian cinema has suffered a major blow. Renowned Kannada actor Raju Talikote passed away on Monday, October 13. According to reports, the 62-year-old Raju Talikote suddenly collapsed due to a heart attack while shooting for his upcoming film.
Entertainment News: Monday proved to be a very sad day for the South Indian film industry. Actor Raju Talikote, who made audiences laugh with his comedy in over two dozen films, passed away due to a heart attack. The 62-year-old Raju was present on the set for the shooting of his upcoming film. After finishing a scene, he suddenly suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Tragedy on the Shooting Set
Raju Talikote was shooting for his next film with superstar Shine Shetty in Udupi district, Karnataka, on Monday. After two consecutive days of shooting, his health suddenly deteriorated. He was immediately admitted to a private hospital. Doctors stated that he had previously suffered two heart attacks, and this third one proved fatal.
Raju Talikote's demise is an irreparable loss for the Kannada film industry. He was extremely popular for his comedy and supporting roles, and had been active in the industry for over two decades. Fellow artists, producers, and fans who worked with him are all shocked by this tragic news. Raju Talikote worked on several major projects, including the film 'Rajadhani' alongside KGF's 'Rocking Star' Yash. His comedic talent and natural acting always succeeded in making audiences laugh.
Raju Talikote's Popular Films
Raju Talikote acted in over 20 films in Kannada cinema. Some of his popular films include:
- Punjabi House
- Jackie
- Sugreeva
- Rajadhani
- Alimari
- Topiwala
- Veera
His humorous and memorable characters in these films will always remain in the hearts of the audience. As the news of Raju Talikote's demise spread, condolences poured in across social media and the film industry. The Janata Dal Secular party confirmed his passing on their official Twitter handle, stating that this unique star of the theatre world is no longer with us. This is a great loss for Kannada cinema.
