Rakesh Poojary (12 April 1991 – 11 May 2025) was an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in the Kannada entertainment industry. He rose to prominence after winning the third season of the reality television show Comedy Khiladigalu in 2020. The beloved Comedy Kiladigalu winner and actor, Rakesh Poojary , suffered a heart attack hours after filming for Kantara: Chapter 1. Actor Rakesh Poojary Died By Cardiac Arrest It is noteworthy that several actors and crew members passed away during the shooting of 'Kantara Chapter 1', and actor Rakesh Poojary was among them. Although Rakesh 's death did not occur on the film set, he attended a mehndi ceremony for a close friend's wedding on May 11, 2025. Comedian Rakesh Poojary from Karnataka passed away at the age of 34 due to a heart attack. The news of his sudden demise has left his close ones from the industry and fans deeply shocked. The disheartening incident took place on May 11 when he was at a friend’s mehendi event.
