Renowned Kannada actor Raju Talikoti passes away at 62 due to heart attack: Report

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Published on: Oct 14, 2025 10:47 am IST

Raju Talikoti, renowned Kannada actor and comedian, passed away at 62 due to a heart attack, marking a significant loss for the film industry.

Renowned Kannada theatre personality and comedian Raju Talikote breathed his last on Monday at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district, following a heart attack. He was 62.

Raju Talikoti's contributions to the film industry and theatre were significant, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. His funeral is set for Tuesday in his hometown.(X)
Raju Talikoti's contributions to the film industry and theatre were significant, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. His funeral is set for Tuesday in his hometown.(X)

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According to family sources, Talikote was in Udupi for a film shoot when he experienced chest pain late Sunday night, news agency PTI reported. He was rushed to the hospital, but despite medical efforts, he passed away the next evening.

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His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday in his hometown, Chikka Sindagi, located in Sindagi taluk of Vijayapura district, the report added.

Talikote was a celebrated figure in north Karnataka's theatre circuit and had left a lasting impression with his comic timing in plays and films. Among his notable works was the play Kaliyugada Kuduka, which earned him wide acclaim.

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Condolences poured in from across the state. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, in a message on social media platform X, expressed his sorrow over the actor’s demise, calling it a significant loss to the Kannada film industry.

“The renowned theatre actor, comedian, and director of Dharwad Rangayana, Raju Talikoti, has passed away due to a heart attack, which is an extremely sorrowful event. Having acted in numerous Kannada films and gained popularity, Raju Talikoti's demise is a great loss to the Kannada film industry. I pray that God grants peace to Raju Talikoti's soul and gives strength to his family to bear this pain,” he wrote.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Renowned Kannada theatre actor and comedian Raju Talikoti passed away at 62 due to a heart attack while in Udupi for a film shoot. His death is a significant loss for the Kannada film industry, with notable works including the acclaimed play "Kaliyugada Kuduka." Condolences have flooded in, including from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.