Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar died on October 29 after suffering a massive heart attack. He is survived by his wife Ashwini Revanth and two kids, Drithi and Vandhitha. Puneeth Rajkumar's untimely demise sent shockwaves to everyone in the country. He was laid to rest at the Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru on October 31 with full state honors. Since Suriya couldn't take part in the funeral ceremony, the actor paid a visit to Puneeth Rajkumar's home and then to the memorial. Suriya broke down in tears after visiting the memorial.
Speaking to the media, Suriya said, "It's very unfair and shouldn't have happened. I am still not able to accept what has happened. My family and Anna's [Shivarajkumar] family are very fond of each other. Appa [Sivakumar] spent a lot of memorable time with his family. Puneeth and I first met when our mothers were pregnant. My mom was four months pregnant with me, while Puneeth's mom was seven months pregnant with him. This was our first meeting. Amma shared this with me. Even they cannot accept his demise. He always had a smiling face in all the photos and videos. I only heard about all the good things he had done in his life. We will hold on to the memories and will keep him smiling in our hearts. We will not let go of that. I pray for more strength for his family, his daughters, fans, and all the Kannadigas. I will miss him. My prayers and deepest condolences to his family."
