In a poignant tribute to the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, fans and admirers gathered at the memorial site of his father, Dr. Rajkumar, located within the Kanteerava Studios premises in Bengaluru. Puneeth Rajkumar, who tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 46 due to a cardiac arrest, held this place in deep sentimental regard.
Reports indicate that whenever Puneeth Rajkumar had filming commitments in Karnataka, he would invariably pay a visit to his father’s memorial. It was a ritual for the esteemed actor to seek the blessings of his late father before embarking on any new project. According to sources cited in a News 18 report, Puneeth Rajkumar considered this practice essential and would not commence work without first honoring his father’s memory.
Witnesses recall Puneeth Rajkumar’s regular visits to the memorial, often during the early hours of the morning or occasionally in the evening. His reverence for his father and the profound significance of the location were evident during these moments of reflection.
The memorial site continues to draw visitors from across the nation, with countless fans paying their respects to the legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar. Puneeth Rajkumar’s untimely demise may have left a void in the industry, but his enduring legacy lives on.
Adding to his legacy, on October 28, 2022, Puneeth Rajkumar’s final posthumous film, ‘Gandhada Gudi,’ is set to be released. In this docudrama, Puneeth Rajkumar is portrayed as himself, serving as a heartfelt homage to his memory and his significant contributions to the Kannada film industry.
