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Puneeth Rajkumar posthumously awarded Karnataka Ratna


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Bengaluru, Nov 01, 2022: Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away last year, was awarded the Karnataka Ratna on Tuesday, November 1. Appu’s wife Ashwini received the honour on his behalf. The event was attended by Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and Telugu actor Jr NTR.

 

Puneeth Rajkumar


This comes days after Puneeth’s last movie, Gandhada Gudi opened in theatres on October 28 and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The documentary explores Karnataka’s natural beauty.

Puneeth Rajkumar was posthumously awarded the Karnataka Ratna on Karnataka Rajyotsava for his contribution to cinema. His wife Ashwini received the honour on his behalf. The award was presented by CM Basavaraj Bommai, Rajinikanth, and Jr NTR. A fan club dedicated to Superstar shared a photo from the ceremony on Twitter.

Puneeth, Dr Rajkumar’s youngest child, died last year. This left his near and dear ones in a state of shock. Appu, however, remains an integral part of Sandalwood even after his death. James, featuring him in the lead role, hit the screens earlier this year and emerged as a big hit. The actioner featured Priya Anand as the female lead.


 

Puneeth was then seen in Lucky Man. His dream project Gandhada Gudi, a tribute to Karnataka, was released in theatres on October 28. It is a docudrama that explores the beautiful landscape of Karnataka. It is directed by Amoghavarsha JS, best known to many for the Wild Karnataka documentary.


Courtesy: India Today