The Kannada film industry is reeling from the shock of losing a well-renowned star, Santhosh Balaraj, at the age of 34. As per reports, the actor was suffering from jaundice and had been admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Santhosh was the son of Anekel Balaraj, a popular film producer, who had also met an unexpected demise after a hit-and-run accident. Though the budding actor left the world too soon, he has also left a body of work behind which will be cherished by the public forever. In remembrance of Santhosh’s talents, here’s everything to know about his career and beyond.
Santhosh Balaraj was the son of film producer, Anekal Balaraj
Santhosh Balaraj was born in 1991 to the late film producer, Anekal Balaraj, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Being from a filmy background, Santhosh’s acting career was strongly tied to his father’s production house, Santhosh Enterprises. The actor made his debut in 2009 as the titular character in Kempa, produced by his father, Anekal Balaraj. After this, Santhosh went on to work in many movies with his father as producer, and cemented himself in Sandalwood as a rugged action star.
