Telugu superstar Junior NTR paid homage to Puneeth Rajkumar. He was accompanied by KGF Director Prashanth Neel. Junior NTR stood for a while looking at the mortal remains of Puneeth and later, hugged Puneeth's elder brother, Shiva Rajkumar. The Telugu actor also consoled Shiva Rajkumar who was in tears. He too broke down while consoling him. Junior NTR shared a special bond with Puneeth's family. 

Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna paid his last respects and stated that though he and Puneeth were born to different mothers they were like brothers. "I am pained that I lost a friend, brother. He used to attend all programmes that invited him. He had donated his eyes. We have met many times at Lepakshi along with Shivrajkumar, his elder brother. He had entertained people as an artiste. Puneeth will live eternally in our hearts," he said. Balakrishna wept while paying his last respects and also consoled Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth's elder brother.

Prabhudeva too was inconsolable and said that Puneeth was too young to die. "He is a gem of a person. I recently shot a song for him. My father was in tears after hearing about the news of Puneeth's death. He wondered whether it was true," he said.

Rana Daggubati too arrived at the Kanteerava Stadium to pay homage to the Powerstar of Kannada cinema. "Gone too soon brother!! Extremely shocked and saddened," Rana had earlier tweeted.

KGF star Yash was also seen paying his last respects at Kanteerava Stadium. Owing to the swerving crowd, the Karnataka government announced on Saturday that the cremation of late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar will be held on Sunday morning and the timings will be decided later.

The entire South film industry is mourning the sudden demise of Puneeth Rajkumar. Telugu megastars Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh shed tears while paying their last respects. Both the actors reached Bengaluru along with actor Srikanth and comedian Ali to pay homage to Puneeth. Actor Arjun Sarja also paid his last respects to Puneeth.

The queues are never ending near the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru where the mortal remains of Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar is being kept for final viewing. The police force is trying hard to contain the situation. The authorities have however, banned the public from observing the last rites. 

As the entry is limited to only family and close circle, giant screens are erected outside Kanteerava Stadium to enable his fans to witness the final moments before his body is being laid to rest.