{"id":21671,"date":"2025-10-29T07:11:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/appu-lives-on-tributes-pour-in-for-puneeth-rajkumar-four-years-after-his-death-south-cinema-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T07:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:11:23","slug":"appu-lives-on-tributes-pour-in-for-puneeth-rajkumar-four-years-after-his-death-south-cinema-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/appu-lives-on-tributes-pour-in-for-puneeth-rajkumar-four-years-after-his-death-south-cinema-news\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Appu Lives On\u2019: Tributes Pour In For Puneeth Rajkumar Four Years After His Death | South-cinema News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9665734\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 29, 2025, 12:39 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9665734\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2854466706 asubttl-schema\">On Puneeth Rajkumar\u2019s 4th death anniversary, fans and celebrities remember the Kannada superstar for his kindness, smile and inspiring legacy.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgblu\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2854466706 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans and family remember Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on his 4th death anniversary.\" title=\"Fans and family remember Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on his 4th death anniversary.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2854466706\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans and family remember Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on his 4th death anniversary.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Four years ago, on October 29, the Kannada film industry lost one of its brightest stars, Puneeth Rajkumar. On his fourth death anniversary, fans, colleagues, and family members took to social media to celebrate the life and legacy of the beloved actor, fondly known as Appu.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">His wife, Ashwini Rajkumar, shared a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter), writing, \u201cFondly remembering #Appu on the 4th year\u2026#DrPuneethRajkumar #FondRemembrance #PowerInU. Eternal gratitude to everyone who has kept Appu alive in the legacy of their memories.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">The late actor\u2019s home banner, Hombale Films, also paid tribute, posting, \u201cRemembering Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, a true legend whose life embodied compassion and kindness. Your legacy continues to inspire and uplift us every day. Forever in our hearts, Appu.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Director Suni shared a brief yet powerful message in Kannada \u2014 \u201c\u0c8e\u0c82\u0ca6\u0cc6\u0c82\u0ca6\u0cbf\u0c97\u0cc2 \u0c85\u0cae\u0cb0 #Appu SIR #DRpuneethrajkumar&#8221; (Forever Immortal, Appu Sir).<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>Emotional Tributes Pour In From Fans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Fans across Karnataka expressed their emotions and memories of the Power Star. One wrote, \u201cFour years gone, yet your smile and spirit still live in every Kannadiga\u2019s heart. Miss you, Appu.&#8221; Another recalled the day of his passing, writing, \u201cStill remember we were in the lab, and suddenly someone said \u2018Appu is no more.\u2019 This news haunted me for months. I still believe our Appu is with us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Many remembered his humility and positivity. \u201cI had been inculcating every principle you were living by, but on this day, you taught the whole mankind how good deeds, empathy, and integrity make a person eternal. A positive aura that meanders amidst darkness \u2014 our star continues to shine,&#8221; one emotional post read.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><strong>Puneeth Rajkumar\u2019s Enduring Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away at the age of 46 in 2021, remains one of the most beloved figures in Kannada cinema. Beyond his hit films like Raajakumara and Yuvarathnaa, he was known for his humility, philanthropy, and deep connection with his fans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shrishti Negi\" title=\"Shrishti Negi\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/shrishti-negi-14989.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Shrishti Negi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, &#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, &#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2854466706 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 29, 2025, 12:39 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2854466706 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/south-cinema\/\">south-cinema<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> \u2018Appu Lives On\u2019: Tributes Pour In For Puneeth Rajkumar Four Years After His Death<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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