Kantara: Chapter 1 actor died months ahead of release, made audiences laugh with his character, his name is…

Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has been released in theaters and is receiving a tremendous response from audiences. Both Kantara and its cast are receiving a lot of praise. Rishabh Shetty’s performance in Kantara Chapter 1 has been outstanding, both behind the scenes and in front of the screen, earning him considerable praise. The other actors in the film have also delivered impressive performances, but there’s one actor who is being widely discussed. He has won everyone’s hearts with his acting, and audiences are constantly praising him. Sadly, the actor is no longer around to receive these accolades.

The Actor Passed Away Before the Release of Kantara Chapter 1

The actor we’re talking about here is Rakesh Pujari. He passed away in May this year. He departed before the film’s release, and now his character is being discussed everywhere. Although Kantara is a serious film, Rakesh Pujari’s performance made everyone laugh.

Rakesh Pujari’s Role in Kantara Chapter 1

Rakesh Pujari played the iconic role of Peppe in Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, whose comic timing consistently brought smiles to the audience. The same Peppe whose overconfidence and fear kept people in splits. While other actors are celebrating the film’s success, Peppe Rakesh Pujari is no longer with us.

How Did Rakesh Pujari Die?

During the filming of Kantara Chapter 1, news of the passing of several actors and crew members kept coming. One of these actors was Rakesh Pujari. On May 11, 2025, Rakesh had arrived to attend a friend’s mehendi ceremony. He suffered a cardiac arrest there, and upon being taken to the hospital, doctors declared him dead. Pujari was 34 years old when he passed away. The news of his death came as a shock.

 

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Work Done in These Films and Shows

Rakesh Pujari first came to prominence when he appeared on the popular Kannada show Comedy Khaladigalu. He made audiences laugh with his comic timing. He had everyone laughing in the show’s second season. His team finished runner-up in 2018, and he returned to the show in 2020. This time, he emerged victorious, impressing everyone with his comic timing.