Fondly known as Appu and Powerstar, Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on October 29, 2021, due to a heart attack. He was cremated in state honours at Kanteerava Studios along with parents’ memorial. Over 10 Lakh people from all over Bengaluru and celebs from all industries paid their last respects to Puneeth. It’s been a year since, the most loved and cherished actor of South, Puneeth Rajkumar passed away.Today, on Puneeth’s first death anniversary, the Twitterati is filled with heart-touching tributes from his fans and celebs. Fans are trending #PuneethRajkumarLivesOn on Twitter.

Remembering Puneeth Rajkumar on his first death anniversary, fans and South celebs are remembering their dearest Appu, his good deeds, and his last film Gandhada Gudi, which was released in cinemas on October 28, 2022, ahead of his birthday. Many celebs came forward and celebrated Puneeth’s last film Gandhada Gudi, which was the late actor’s dream project. The film is also receiving a massive response from the audience.
Darshan aka D’Boss took to Twitter and shared a pic with Puneeth as he penned a heartfelt note remembering him. “Puneeth Rajkumar is always alive in the hearts of Kannadigas. Even though it has been a year since we separated physically, everyone has a feeling that they are always with us through their pictures and work.”

Kannada actor Dhananjaya also paid tribute to Appu on his first birth anniversary as he shared pics and tweeted, “Every moment spent with you, your loving embrace lives forever.#AppuLivesOn #Appu #Gandadagudi.”
A fan shared a heartwarming childhood pic of Puneeth Rajkumar smiling brightly as he remembered the legend. He wrote, “It’s been A year with out you. #DrPuneethRajkumar #AppuLivesOn.”

“The void is soo huge.. Missing those big smile.. Family is still weeping towards Appu’s leave n recalling all those film memories..,” wrote one fan. Another fan added, “Remembering Power star #PuneethRajkumar on his 1st death anniversary. You might have gone too soon but you Live in our Hearts forever and ever..”

According to reports, Jr NTR will be attending an event at the Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore on 1st November Kannada Rajyotsava at which the state government will be presenting the “Karnataka Ratna” award to the late Shri Puneeth Rajkumar.
Puneeth Rajkumar lives in the hearts of fans especially in Karnataka for entertaining audiences with almost 30 films and doing many good deeds for lakhs of people. Powerstar bid his adieu to the filmy journey with his last movie Gandhada Gudi, directed by Amoghavarsha JS and also features Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar. The film is an ode to nature by Puneeth Rajkumar. This film is an understandable emotion that he wanted to preserve the forest for its richness.

Gandhada Gudi is a touching tribute to Puneeth and fans are celebrating every scene as it will be the last watching him on the big screen