Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep's mother Saroja Sanjeev passed away after battling age-related ailments on Sunday morning. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, where she was receiving treatment for age-related health complications.

Kichcha Sudeep, who shares a close bond with his family, has received an outpouring of condolences from industry members and fans. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar expressed grief on his X handle.