The actor suffered a cardiac arrest while working out at the gym yesterday morning (29 Oct) and was rushed to a private hospital in Bangalore. However, the doctors couldn't save him. He was only 46.
K-Town is in utter shock at his sudden death. Many Kollywood stars have worked with him in the past and shares their condolence messages on social media.
Take a look at some of them reminiscing their fondest memories with the deceased actor:
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.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) October 29, 2021
Unable to come to terms with this loss! Farewell dear Puneet Rajkumar, my brother & fellow traveller… I will always cherish your fond friendship and brotherhood. My deepest condolence to family & friends. I’m just devastated & still in shock. pic.twitter.com/G9zfmY9VlU
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) October 29, 2021
Really heartbreaking to know that you are no more.
— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) October 29, 2021
Sending my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.#RIPPuneethRajKumar #puneetrajkumar pic.twitter.com/K3RcjjjrIq
Still in denial. Shocked beyond words. RIP #PuneethRajkumar Your infectious smile and humble nature will forever stay on.
— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) October 29, 2021
Deepest condolences to Appu sir’s family and fans! I’m heartbroken! ?
— Sayyeshaa (@sayyeshaa) October 29, 2021
He was the sweetest, most humble and kind hearted person I knew! In the time we spent together, he and Ashwini akka had become family! Deeply saddened! #RIP pic.twitter.com/7kzDjThhMN
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.(1/2)#PuneethRajkumar
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 29, 2021
Puneeth sir I miss you lot sir pic.twitter.com/yL6mlL2ria
— Yogi Babu (@iYogiBabu) October 29, 2021
Left us too soon..shocked and saddened…Will always remember your kind heart and Cherish your generous appreciations ??? #PuneethRajkumar sir rest in peace sir?? pic.twitter.com/8ojbwSy2kU
— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) October 29, 2021
Omg it’s a huge loss. I’m still in shock. I share the pain of the family, friends and all the fans who love him as their own. #PuneetRajkumar pic.twitter.com/6AAMdgnlWd
— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) October 29, 2021
Your humility, your humanity, your down to earth attitude, your love for life will be a lesson for those who want to succeed. #Appu pic.twitter.com/ew0fIj4gc4
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) October 29, 2021
Really sad to hear about #PuneetRajkumar Life is so unpredictable.. so make the most by spreading love.. make every moment count & cherish every memory. May God give strength to his family,friends and all his fans.
— Raja yuvan (@thisisysr) October 29, 2021
Unbelievable. Absolutely shook. Gone too soon.
— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) October 29, 2021
My heart goes out to his family and friends.#RIPPuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/3BCH00px0G
Really shocked!!?
— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) October 29, 2021
The nicest and a humble person I have known and worked with.. Gone too soon brother... just can't believe that you're not with us now.. You will always be remembered and missed.. May your soul rest in peace..?? #ripPuneethrajkumar pic.twitter.com/QjEgn8wlFw
Deepest condolences to the family, friends and admirers of our Appu #PuneethRajkumar. One of the most admirable people I've known. Gone way too soon. Take rest, super star. ♥️
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) October 29, 2021
Heartbroken ? At a loss for words. Not fair. I just can’t process this. One of the most humble and down to earth people I’ve met. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Appu sir. #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/tNm9pN09GB
— Anjali (@yoursanjali) October 29, 2021
It aches beyond words could ever express. Puneeth ? #PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/t3sSeOh52W
— Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) October 29, 2021
Shocked, saddened and in loss of words. ?#PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/I6thuUN8K1
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) October 29, 2021
I refuse to process this?
— Trish (@trishtrashers) October 29, 2021
Source: Twitter & CNN
Photo Credit: Puneeth Fan Club, Twitter, Deccan Herald & Pinterest