The South Film Industry has suffered another setback. After Kalabhavan Nawas, superstar Prem Nazir’s son and actor Shanwas, the news of the death of Kannada actor Santosh Balraj has now come to light. Famous producer Annikal Balraj’s son and Kannada actor Santosh Balraj died in a private hospital at the age of 34. It is being told that the actor died due to jaundice.
Jaundice took life
It is being told that Santosh Balraj was admitted to the hospital some time ago due to jaundice. Initially, his condition looked good, but after a few days his situation deteriorated rapidly. This serious illness killed him and young actors left this world forever. Santosh acted primarily in Kannada films in his acting career and made his special identity in the hearts of the audience. The news of his death has caused deep mourning in his fans as well as Kannada cinema.
Really sad hear this news a young talented actor is no more at the age of 34, I Pray God to give strength to his family his soul be rest in peace#Santoshbalraj #Kichchasudep #Kannada #KFI #Yash #Darshan #Shivanna #Dhruvasarja https://t.co/S1rvurc6ti pic.twitter.com/jjfdcmlojz
– uday✘ (@proudayz) August 5, 2025
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Gone but never forgotten.#Santoshbalraj , #Rip , #KFI , #Kannadaactors , pic.twitter.com/AMZFJPXBZC
– 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙞’𝙨 𝙓 (@amkarthik63) August 5, 2025
Santosh Balraj’s film journey and achievements
Santosh made her acting debut in the year 2009 with the film ‘Kempa’. In this film, he worked with actors like Avinash, Ruchita Prasad and Pradeep Singh Rawat. His second film was ‘Karia 2’, produced by his father Anekal Balraj under the banner of Santosh Enterprises. The film was well appreciated by the audience. ‘Karia 2’ also featured Ajay Ghosh, Mayuri Kaitari, Sadhu Kokila and Nagesh Karthik in the lead roles.
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Santosh’s popular films include ‘Ganpa’ in 2015 and ‘Satyam’, released in 2024 recently. Apart from this, he also appeared in Sumant Kranti’s film ‘Berkali’, including actors like Charan Raj, Simran Natekar and Raja Balwadi.
Father died last year
Santosh’s father, famous producer Annikal Balraj also died in Bengaluru in a road accident last year. He is remembered for films like ‘Karia’, ‘Karia 2’ and ‘Jackpot’. Santosh lived with his mother and never married. His family and industry are extremely saddened by his untimely death.
Big loss for Kannada cinema
The death of Santosh Balraj has denied Kannada cinema of a young talent. He got a huge identity soon due to his talent and acting skills. Fans and people of the film industry are paying their tributes on social media and remembering them.
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