US EditionKannada Actor Santhosh Balaraj Passes Away at 34 Due to Jaundice-Related Complications
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, AUG 5 – Santhosh Balaraj died after a month-long battle with liver and kidney complications that caused severe jaundice and organ failure, ending his promising Kannada film career at 34.
- On Tuesday morning, Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj died at age 34 at Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru.
- In the weeks before his passing, Santhosh Balaraj had been admitted to the hospital ICU about a month ago for treatment of jaundice due to liver and kidney complications.
- Notably, Santhosh Balaraj began his career with Kempa in 2009, and was known for Kariya 2, produced by Santosh Enterprises, and Ganapa in 2015.
- Fans have flooded social media with tributes and memories, mourning the loss of two actors from prominent film families, leaving industry insiders shocked.
- More updates on cremation arrangements are awaited, following Santosh Balaraj's death in Bengaluru on May 15, 2025.
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Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj dies at 34 after battling jaundice
Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj died at 34 on Tuesday in Bengaluru. He was undergoing treatment for jaundice for several weeks. The son of late producer Anekal Balaraj, Santosh was known for his roles in 'Kariya 2', 'Kempa', and 'Ganapa.'
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Santhosh Balaraj, Kannada actor and son of late producer Anekal Balaraj, died at the age of 34 in Bengaluru. He was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru last month due to jaundice, where his health deteriorated. He breathed his last on Tuesday (August 5). 🎥 Kannada Actor Santhosh Balaraj Dies at 34 in Bengaluru Due to Jaundice-Related Complications.
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Son of renowned producer Anekal Balraj, Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj passed away at a private hospital at the age of 34. The actor was taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to jaundice at a young age, according to Asianet News. Jaundice is a condition wherein one’s skin, eyes, and urine become yellow because of the high bilirubin level. So, bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. It is not a disease …
Kannada Actor Santhosh Balaraj Passes Away At 34 After Suffering From Jaundice
Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj passed away on Tuesday morning, August 5, at the age of 34. According to reports, he had been suffering from jaundice for the past few weeks, and despite treatment, his health continued to decline. Santhosh Balaraj Dies At 34 Santhosh died at around 9:30 am in the ICU of Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. Doctors had been treating him for serious liver and kidney-related issues that led to severe jau…
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