Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai attended the funeral to offer his condolences. A touching moment captured in photos showed Sudeep in tears as he embraced Bommai.

Bommai later shared these moments on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his sorrow over Saroja's passing and praying for strength for Sudeep and his family. He also included a throwback photo of Sudeep with his late mother.

Saroja had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru before her health declined. Her last rites were held at the family's residence, attended by close friends and family, as condolences from the film industry poured in.