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Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj passed away at 34 in Bengaluru after battling jaundice. He debuted in 'Kempa,' a film produced by his father, Anekal Balaraj. Known for roles in 'Ganapa' and 'Kariya 2,' he was last hospitalized before his death. His final rites were conducted on Tuesday evening.

Key Points: Kannada Actor Santhosh Balaraj Dies at 34 in Bengaluru

  • Santhosh Balaraj debuted in 'Kempa' produced by his father Anekal Balaraj
  • He played lead roles in 'Ganapa' and 'Kariya 2'
  • The actor was hospitalized for jaundice before his demise
  • His last rites were held in Bengaluru on Tuesday
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Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj passes away at 34

Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj, known for 'Kempa' and 'Kariya 2', passes away at 34 after battling jaundice in Bengaluru.

"His last rites were performed on Tuesday evening in Bengaluru. – Hospital Statement"

Bengaluru, August 5

Santhosh Balaraj, who was known for his works in Kannada films, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 34 in Bengaluru.

He breathed his last at Sagar Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. He was admitted to the hospital last month due to Jaundice and was recovering after undergoing treatment.

Santhosh was admitted to the hospital again after falling ill and was in the intensive care unit. The actor who was undergoing treatment died today at the hospital.

His last rites were performed on Tuesday evening in Bengaluru.

The son of producer Anekal Balaraj, Santhosh began his career with 'Kempa'.

In 2009, he played the lead role in his debut movie 'Kempa', produced by his father, Anekal Balaraj.

'Kempa', the action drama film, was directed by debutante Jagadish and starred late actor Santhosh and Thanushika. He was also known for his roles in movies like 'Kariya 2' and 'Ganapa'.

In 'Ganapa', he played an innocent man forced into lawlessness.

'Ganapa', which was released in 2015, was written and directed by Prabhu Srinivas. It also starred Priyanka Thimmesh.

His last film, 'Kariya 2', is a gangster film directed by Prabhu Srinivas starring Santhosh Balaraj in the title role and Mayuri Kyatari in the opposite lead role. It is an unrelated sequel to the 2003 blockbuster Kariya. The movie was released in 2017.

- ANI

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Priya S
Jaundice at this age? This is really shocking. Shows how important liver health is. We Indians need to take better care of our health, especially with our food habits. RIP Santhosh sir. You left us too early.
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Rohit P
I remember watching 'Kempa' in college with friends. Santhosh had that raw energy that made him stand out. Sad that he couldn't get more lead roles later in his career. The industry needs to recognize talent beyond just star kids.
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Sarah B
As someone new to Kannada cinema, I discovered Santhosh through 'Kariya 2' on OTT. His intensity was remarkable. This is such a loss for regional cinema. Wishing strength to his family during this difficult time.
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Vikram M
While this is tragic, I wish the media wouldn't speculate on medical conditions. The family is grieving and they deserve privacy. Let's remember him for his work - 'Ganapa' was a masterpiece of Kannada cinema.
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Kavya N
Om Shanti 🙏 So young and talented. This reminds me how fragile life is. His father must be devastated - first producing his son's debut film, now performing his last rites. Heartbreaking 💔

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