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  • Vijay Kiragandur on Gandhada Gudi: ‘It is our chance to say thank you for the way Puneeth Rajkumar brightened our lives’

    Late film icon Puneeth Rajkumar’s Gandhada Gudi, which is a docu-feature on Karnataka’s wildlife, is about to open in cinemas this Friday. On the eve of the movie’s launch, producer Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films wrote a heartfelt notice requesting the viewers to have fun what he referred to as as “Powerstar’s final adieu to the silver screen”.

    “No one who knew Appu Sir will ever forget him. His joy for life transmitted where ever he took his smile and the sparkle in those unforgettable eyes. It is difficult to define his firebrand magic which he could generate and weave with his humility and that gracious smile (sic),” learn Kiragandur’s assertion.

    The title Gandhada Gudi, which implies the temple of sandalwoods, holds a particular place in Kannada popular culture. It was the title of late appearing legend Dr Rajkumar’s 1973 blockbuster, which additionally emphasised the significance of defending the sanctity and the wealth of Karnataka’s jungles.

    “On the eve of the release of our Powerstar’s final adieu to the silver screen, I call upon everyone to witness the Euphoria and to create that spellbound magic again, that our Appu Sir could. Let us celebrate our Powerstar, our Karnataka Ratna. Reminisce and relive those fond memories again in Gandhada Gudi,” Vijay Kiragandur added.

    ನಿಜ ಜೀವನದ ಹೀರೋ ನೋಡಲು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತಪ್ಪದೇ ‘ಗಂಧದಗುಡಿ’ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ, ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನೂ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬನ್ನಿ.
    Let us have fun our beloved Appu Sir by watching #Gandhadagudi.#DrPuneethRajkumar @Ashwini_PRK #Amoghavarsha @PRK_Productions @PRKAudio @AJANEESHB #Mudskipper @pratheek_dbf #GGMovie #PowerInU pic.twitter.com/FDtb2JXUt0

    — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) October 27, 2022

    The trailer of Gandhada Gudi confirmed Puneeth Rajkumar trekking throughout the forests of Karnataka together with well-known wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha JS. The ‘Powerstar’ can also be seen exploring the underwater biodiversity of coastal areas.

    “With the release of Gandhada Gudi, it’s time to come again in Unison and celebrate the life of our beloved Appu Sir. It is our chance to say thank you for the way he brightened our lives and gave strength to many. We have all seen our Hero on screen, now is the time to witness The REAL HERO, his real-life emotions, laughter and a lot more. Come with your family, with your kids and let this be a moment of epochal change for our RajKumara. One Final time! (sic),” Kiragandur signed off.

    Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films is on a successful streak with back-to-back blockbusters together with the KGF collection, and the not too long ago launched Kantara.

  • Rajinikanth pays emotional tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar: ‘He grew right before my eyes’

    Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed his condolences to the household of Puneeth Rajkumar, who handed away final month on the age of 46. Rajinikanth mentioned that he can’t discover the precise phrases to supply consolation to the bereaved household of Puneeth.
    “After the treatment, I am recovering very well. When I was in the hospital, Puneeth Rajkumar died unexpectedly. I was only told about him two days later. Hearing that news caused me a lot of pain. He grew right before my eyes. He was very talented, cultured, compassionate and such a wonderful boy. He left us way too soon. And it is an irreplaceable loss to the Kannada film industry. I have no words to console the grieving family members. Let his soul rest in peace,” he mentioned in a voice word posted on his Hoote account.

    Rajinikanth shared a really shut bond with Puneeth Rajkumar. When Puneeth’s debut film Appu accomplished 100 days of its theatrical run, Rajinikanth took half within the celebration and mentioned he was trying ahead to seeing all the good issues that Puneeth was to perform in future.
    “I watched the film with Appu (Puneeth). And I realised, he was still a lion cub but he was already roaring. And it got me excited to look forward to the things he was going to accomplish in future,” Rajinikanth had mentioned.

    Puneeth Rajkumar handed away on October 29 following a cardiac arrest, sending a shock wave throughout the nation. On the identical day, Rajinikanth additionally underwent a surgical process to revive blood provide to the mind at a non-public hospital in Chennai.
    Meanwhile, the who’s who of the Tamil movie trade has been visiting Puneeth’s residence in Bengaluru to supply their condolences.

  • RIP Puneeth Rajkumar, Sonu Sood Tweets

    Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor Puneeth Rajkumar handed away on Friday afternoon. The actor was admitted to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru after he suffered a coronary heart assault. Puneeth was 46 years previous. Sonu Sood confirmed the information of his loss of life and tweeted, “Heartbroken Broken heart. Will always miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar”Also Read – Rajinikanth’s Health Update: ‘He Is Taking Rest At Hospital, Likely To Be Discharged Before Annaatthe Release’ Heartbroken 💔Will at all times miss you my brother. #PuneethRajkumar— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 29, 2021Also Read – Actor Rajinikanth Admitted To Kauvery Hospital In Chennai, to Undergo Required Tests Even Lakshmi Manchu expressed disbelief on the information and wrote, “OMG!!!!!!!! Nooooooo. This can’t be true! How can this be? My deepest condolences to the family. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Gone too soon #PuneethRajkumar.” Also Read – Annaatthe Trailer Out: Rajinikanth Promises Over-The-Top Performance In This Classic Relationship Drama OMG!!!!!!!! Nooooooo. This can’t be true! How can this be? My deepest condolences to the household. May your soul relaxation in everlasting peace. Gone too quickly 💔 #PuneethRajkumar— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) October 29, 2021

    Former cricketer Virendra Sehwag paid tribute to the actor and Tweeted, “Saddened to hear about the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar. Warm, and humble, his passing away is a great blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti.” Saddened to listen to in regards to the passing away of #PuneethRajkumar . Warm , and humble, his passing away is a superb blow to Indian cinema. May his soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YywkotiWqC— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 29, 2021 Puneeth Rajkumar was the son of legendary actors Rajkumar and Parvathamma. Puneeth began his profession as a toddler artist and likewise gained the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his efficiency in Bettada Hoovu in 1985. He acted in over 29 Kannada movies together with Yuvarathnaa, Raajakumara, Anjani Putra, Power and Appu. Puneeth was fondly referred to as Appu by his followers.

    Following the information of the actor’s loss of life, a number of followers took to Twitter and talked about that it’s a big loss for the Kannada Film Industry. “Gone too soon. Can’t digest..!!!” one of many followers wrote. Rest in peace, Puneeth Rajkumar!  

  • Ranchi Police nab 2 in ATM theft case of 2019

    Ranchi Police on Thursday arrested two aides of ATM custodians, who had stolen Rs 4.07 crore cash from the city, meant for 20 ATMs in December 2019. 

    They also recovered cash worth Rs 98 lakh, which is a portion of the stolen amount, from the two arrested men — Rajkumar Srivastava and Prabhash Kumar.

    Kumar and Srivastava, though not directly involved in the crime, had kept the amount in their possession.

    We had arrested the two prime accused in January 2020 itself and recovered more than Rs.2 crore cash from their possession,” said officer in-charge of Sadar Police Station Saryu Anand, adding that the two were already in jail for the crime.

    While this kind of thefts are common in the city, this was the first case of ATM custodians fleeing with cash reported in Ranchi, police said.

    As per an FIR lodged by SiS Cash Services Limited with Sadar Police Station in December 2019, Ganesh Kumar Thakur and Shivam Kumar, both residents of Bihar and custodians of cash supplied to ATMs had fled with over Rs 4 crore. 

    The duo was given the responsibility of supplying cash to at least 20 ATMs in the city, but they fled with the money, the police said.

    The FIR accused the duo of amassing the money from December 5 to December 14 and fleeing thereafter. Police later found that Ganesh and Shivam were fake names used by the two in a bid to keep their identity undisclosed. 

    “Their real names were Vipin and Subhash Rajak,” said Anand on Thursday, adding that Prabhash, who was arrested on the day, was uncle of Vipin. Rajkumar was a common friend of the two custodians who perpetrated the crime.