Sandalwood actor Santhosh Balaraj dies at 34
Tragedy had earlier struck the family in May 2022, when his father Anekal Balaraj died in a road accident.
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Bengaluru, 5 August
Kannada film actor Santhosh Balaraj, 34, passed away on Tuesday morning at
Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. He breathed his last around
9.30am due to complications arising from liver and kidney issues that had led
to severe jaundice, The Week reported.
Santhosh was initially admitted last month for jaundice and showed signs of
improvement but was readmitted after his condition worsened. His health turned
critical earlier this week, and he slipped into a coma. Despite intensive care,
his organs failed to recover.
Son of the late Kannada film producer Anekal Balaraj, Santhosh made his
debut with ‘Kempa (2009)’. He went on to earn acclaim for
his gritty performances in ‘Ganapa’,’ ‘Kariya 2’, ‘Kempa’, ‘Berkeley’, and ‘Satya’. His
breakthrough came with Ganapa, which showcased his ability to portray intense,
realistic characters.
Anekal, who had produced the hit ‘Kariya’ starring Darshan, also introduced his son in its sequel ‘Kariya 2’, solidifying Santhosh’s place in the industry.
Tragedy had earlier struck the family in May 2022, when Anekal Balaraj died
in a road accident. Santhosh, known for his rugged screen presence, leaves
behind a legacy of impactful roles in Kannada cinema.
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