Kannada film actor Santhosh Balaraj passed away at the age of 34 on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Bengaluru. He was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout and died around 9:30 AM due to serious health issues caused by jaundice, liver, and kidney failure.
Kannada Actor Santhosh Balaraj Dies at 34
Santhosh was first admitted to the hospital last month for jaundice and had shown signs of improvement. However, his health suddenly got worse, and he was readmitted. A few days ago, reports confirmed that he had slipped into a coma and was kept in the ICU. Sadly, even after getting treatment, his organs could not recover.
Santhosh Balaraj was the son of late Kannada film producer Anekal Balaraj, a well-known name in the Kannada film industry. His father played a key role in launching his acting career. Santhosh made his debut in the 2009 action film Kempa, which was produced by his father. He later became known for acting in intense and emotional roles in films like Ganapa, Kariya 2, Kempa, Satya, and Berkeley.
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His breakthrough role came with Ganapa, where he was praised for playing a tough and realistic character. His father had earlier produced the hit film Kariya, starring Darshan. Later, he gave Santhosh a major role in the film’s sequel, Kariya 2, directed by Prabhu Srinivas. The film was well received and helped Santhosh gain recognition.
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Santhosh was known for his rugged looks, strong screen presence, and deep acting in action-packed films. He was seen as a rising star in Kannada cinema.
Tragedy had struck his family earlier too. In May 2022, his father Anekal Balaraj died in a road accident. He was hit by a speeding motorbike while crossing the road and died from a serious head injury.
Santhosh’s sudden death is a big loss to the Kannada film industry and has left fans and colleagues shocked and heartbroken.
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