Kannada actor Santosh Balaraj passed away at 34 due to jaundice while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru.

Emerging from a film legacy as Anekal Balaraj’s son, he carved his path with Kempa, gained recognition through Ganapa, and left an indelible mark with roles in Satyam and Before his untimely demise, Kariya 2 stood as Santosh Balaraj’s bold stride into stardom, a film now etched deeper in memory by the silence he left behind.