Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 19:48 IST, June 8th 2020

Chiranjeevi Sarja' Funeral: Yash, Kiccha Sudeep, Rashmika & others pay their last tributes

Chiranjeevi's funeral was attended by many South Indian actors including Yash, Kiccha Sudeep, Rashmika Mandanna, Puneeth Rajkumar. Read on to know details.

Reported by: Anushka Pathania
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away in Bengaluru on Sunday after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 39. The actor’s last rites were held at his brother Dhruva’s farmhouse at Kanakapura road, Bengaluru and numerous fans and celebrities attended the funeral. Celebrities like Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Pandit, Yash among many others attended the funeral. Read on to know more details about the same.

South Indian celebrities attended Chiranjeevi's funeral at Bengaluru

The last rites of the actor took place on Monday, June 8, and numerous fans were allowed to pay homage to the actor. While the rites were being telecast live on several channels, many South Indian stars were spotted at the funeral who had come to pay their tributes to the 39-year-old star. Pictures of these celebrities started doing the rounds on the internet.

Advertisement

Read Also | Keerthy Suresh's 'Penguin' Teaser Is A Gripping Thriller About Mother & Missing Son; Watch

South Indian celebrities including Puneeth Rajkumar, Upendra, Kiccha Sudeep, KGF star Yash, Darshan, Prajwal Devaraj, Shivaraj Kumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Rockline Venkatesh and many others were seen attending the funeral to pay their last tributes to the actor. 

Advertisement

South Indian actors visit Chiranjeevi Sarja's home

On another note, celebrities like Shivaraj Kumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar, Upendra, Kiccha Sudeep, Darshan, Prajwal Devaraj, Sadhu Kokila, Chethan, Tara, Sudharani, Rockline Venkatesh, Munirathna, Gurukiran and plenty of celebrities were spotted at his Basavangudi residence to pay their respects. This was before the body was taken to the farmhouse for the last rites.  

Chiranjeevi Sarja's death

On Sunday, Chiranjeevi suffered a massive heart attack and took his last breath at the Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar. Upon hearing the news of his demise the whole film fraternity was in shock and deeply saddened by the tragic loss. Chiranjeevi is survived by wife Meghana Raj who is also an actor and is expecting their first child in a few months.

Advertisement

Read Also | Shriya Saran To Have A Cameo Role As Ajay Devgn’s Wife In 'RRR'?

Career of Chiranjeevi Sarja

Chiranjeevi had started his acting career in the year 2009 with the film Vayuputra in which he portrayed the character of Balu. He was much loved by his fans and was affectionately called Chirru. The actor has done over 20 films and had a few projects lined up his way. Chiranjeevi's upcoming films included Rajamarthanda and April.

Advertisement

Read Also |  Chiranjeevi Sarja's Funeral: Kannada Actor Laid To Rest At Brother Dhruva's Farmhouse

Read Also |  Thalapathy Vijay’s Next To Star Malayalam Actor Madonna Sebastian In Pivotal Role?

Image Credits: Official Instagram handles of Rashmika, Yash, Kiccha Sudeep, Chiranjeevi 

19:48 IST, June 8th 2020