Kannada Actor Dileep Raj Dies Of Heart Attack At The Age Of 48
13 May 2026 10:49 AM IST13 May 2026 10:49 AM IST
He was recently seen portraying the role of a lawyer in the Kannada film "Love Mocktail 3".
Kannada Actor Dileep Raj | Image Source: Instagram
Bengaluru: Kannada actor Dileep Raj(48) died after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday. Raj is survived by his wife Srividya, who is a producer, and two daughters. Dileep, who had been part of the Kannada entertainment industry for over two decades, was known for his performances across both television and cinema.
According to reports, the actor suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in the early hours of Wednesday. Family members rushed him to Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout, but doctors were unable to revive him.
He was recently seen portraying a lawyer in the Kannada film "Love Mocktail 3".The actor gained wider recognition for playing the antagonist opposite the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar in the 2005 film Milana.
Beginning his career in television, Raj made his silver screen debut with the film "Boyfriend" and later expanded into television production as well. Over the years, he has featured in several Kannada films, including Tony, Orchestra Mysuru, U Turn, and Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu.
He was also a familiar face on Kannada television, appearing in serials such as Hitler Kalyana, which he produced under his production banner, DR Creations. His sudden demise has shocked fans and members of the Kannada film and television industry.
( Source : PTI )
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