Puneeth Rajkumar Biography

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Puneeth Rajkumar : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Mar 17, 1975

Profession

Actor, Producer, and Singer

Birth Place

Bangalore, India

Age

50 Years

Puneeth Rajkumar is a famous Indian Actor, Producer, and Singer, who was born on Mar 17, 1975 in Bangalore, India. Find Puneeth Rajkumar age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Puneeth Rajkumar’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Puneeth Rajkumar

Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter, and philanthropist. He mainly worked in Kannada cinema and was one of the most popular stars of his time. People knew him as Appu and Power Star.

The Puneeth Rajkumar biography mentions that he began acting as a child. He started with movies like Vasantha Geetha and Bhagyavantha. He won a National Film Award for film Bettada Hoovu. He later became a leading star in movies like Appu, Raajakumara, and Yuvarathnaa. He was also a trained singer, performed his own stunts.

Puneeth Rajkumar Death Anniversary

Every year, fans and family celebrate the Puneeth Rajkumar death anniversary to remember the beloved Power Star. On the fourth Puneeth Rajkumar death anniversary in 2025, thousands of fans visited his memorial at Kanteerava Studio, to pay their respects.

The Rajkumar family, including Shiva Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Vinay Rajkumar, Yuva Rajkumar, and Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, performed special prayers and rituals. The memorial was decorated with white flowers. Fans lined up to offer floral tributes.

Puneeth Rajkumar Died

Puneeth Rajkumar died on October 29, 2021, at the age of 46. He passed away in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The news that Puneeth Rajkumar died was shocked everyone, because he was active and popular at the time. His passing marked the end of a career that spanned over three decades.

Puneeth Rajkumar Death Reason

Heart attack was Puneeth Rajkumar death reason. He reportedly felt uneasy before going to the gym, where he collapsed. According to doctors, Puneeth Rajkumar death reason could be linked to intense workouts and a family history of heart problems. Puneeth’s father and elder brother, Shiva, also suffered heart attacks. It made Puneeth genetically more prone to cardiac issues. Puneeth was a fitness advocate and performed his own stunts, but his family history made him more susceptible.

Puneeth Rajkumar Brother

Puneeth Rajkumar had two elder brothers, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar, who are also actors in Kannada cinema. Puneeth Rajkumar brother, Shiva has acted in over 125 films and won several awards, including Karnataka State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. Puneeth Rajkumar brother, Raghavendra started acting in 1988 and later produced films and TV serials under Poornima Productions.

Puneeth Rajkumar Father

Puneeth Rajkumar father was Dr. Rajkumar, a legendary actor and singer in Kannada cinema. He appeared in over 205 films was honored with awards like the Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions.

He was known for his disciplined life, philanthropy, love for arts and music, and performances in mythological and historical films. Puneeth Rajkumar father passed away in 2006 due to a heart attack, and his eyes were donated as per his last wish.

Puneeth Rajkumar Age

Puneeth Rajkumar age at the time of his death was 46 years. He was born on 17 March 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Puneeth Rajkumar age was 6 years old when he moved with his family to Mysore. Being the youngest of five children, he grew up in a family with a strong film background. Puneeth started acting as a child. He worked as a lead actor in 32 films and also produced many under his PRK Productions.