On Tuesday morning, Kannada actor Santosh Balaraj passed away at the age of 34. He was known for his performances in films like Kariya 2 and Ganapa. He had reportedly been undergoing treatment for jaundice for the past couple of weeks; however, his condition worsened in recent days, leading to his demise.

Santosh passes away

According to reports, Santosh Balaraj passed away in the ICU of a private hospital in Bengaluru at around 10 a.m. His sudden death has sent shockwaves among fans, as he was considered a promising star of the Kannada film industry.

Who was Santosh Balaraj?

Santosh was the son of popular film producer Anekal Balaraj, who produced the 2003 hit Kariya starring Darshan. However, the senior producer himself passed away in 2022 in a road accident. Since then, Santosh had been living with his mother until his death.