Kannada actor Santosh Balaj died. 34 after battling jaundice
Kannada actor Santosh Balraj died in Bengaluru on Tuesday. He was undergoing treatment for jaundice for several weeks.
In short
- Kannada actor Santosh Balraj died after a long time after jaundice
- He was known for action roles in Kannada action films
- Santhosh was launched in the film industry by his father, Anekal Balaraj
34 -year -old Kannada actor Santosh Balraj died on Tuesday morning in a private hospital in Bangalore. The actor was undergoing treatment for jaundice for several weeks. He was known for his intense performance in the Kannada film industry, especially in action drama.
After the death of his father, Santosh remained unmarried and lived with his mother.
Santosh faced a personal blow in 2022 when he lost his father. Annikel Balaj died in a road accident in 2022.
Santosh’s career was closely associated with his father, Anaqal Balraj. The late filmmaker was a notable person in the industry. He played an important role in his son’s career. Annikel launched Santosh in 2009 with ‘Kempa’. Santosh played the lead role in this action drama, which used to revolve around rural struggle.
Another important role for Santosh was in the 2015 film ‘Ganpa’. The film praised him for his ability to portray gritty characters. Some of her other films include ‘Olvina Ole’ and ‘Janma’.
The actor further recognized the 2017 film Karia 2, which was also his last film. Directed by Prabhu Sirinivas, the film was a sequel to the 2003 hit film ‘Karia’, starring Darshan. The film is produced by Alleck Balraj’s production company, Santosh Enterprises.
‘Karia 2’ used to revolve around a local goon, who was killed after her lover suspected her father of killing her father. The film further strengthened the location of Santosh in the Kannada film industry. It was opened with positive reviews with mixed. However, the performance of Santosh was well received by the audience.