Bengaluru(India) – Santhosh Balaraj, a young rising star in Sandalwood, died on Tuesday at age 34. Around 9:45 am, the actor died from complications caused by jaundice in a Bengaluru private hospital. Both the Kannada movie fraternity as well as his fans are deeply saddened by this untimely demise.
Santhosh Balaraj was the son of the famous film producer Anekal Baliraj. He had had jaundice for several weeks. His condition reportedly worsened after the infection spread to his entire body and affected his health. After his condition worsened, he was rushed to an intensive care unit. However, despite the medical treatment, the actor did not recover.
Santhosh Balaraj was born into a film-related family. Anekal Balaraj produced the Kannada film ‘Kariya’ starring actor Darshan. However, Anekal died tragically from a road crash in 2022.
Santhosh Balaraj was an unmarried actor who lived with his mom. He quickly became one of Sandalwood’s most promising actors. He was a rising star in the Sandalwood industry, known for movies like ‘Kariya 2’, ‘Kempa’, ‘Ganapa’, Barkley, and Satya.
Fans and colleagues who have reflected on his contribution to Kannada film describe him as an artist with passion and dedication, who brought depth and authenticity to his performances. It is difficult to fill the void left by his sudden death in an industry that was only just starting to flourish.
About Kannada Film Industry
Kannada, or Sandalwood as it is also called, is one of the most important film industries in India. It produces films that are popular throughout Karnataka and even beyond. The industry is known for the rich stories and cultural narratives it produces. It has also been home to many of Indian cinema’s best talents.
