Dwarkish passed away owing to age-related illness

He has made a name for himself in the movie industry

Several dignitaries have condoled his death

Kannada actor and producer Dwarkish passed away at 81, owing to age-related illnesses. His death has created a big void for the entire film industry, going beyond the realms of the Kannada filmdom. 

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As the news of his death spread, none other than Rajinikanth, the superstar of Indian cinema, put out a condolence message on X.

He said, “The demise of my long time dear friend Dwarakesh is very painful to me..starting his career as a  comedian, he raised himself up to being a big producer and director.. fond memories come to my mind..my heartfelt condolences to his family and dear ones..” 

The demise of my long time dear friend Dwarakesh is very painful to me..starting his career as a comedian, he raised himself up to being a big producer and director.. fond memories come to my mind..my heartfelt condolences to his family and dear ones..

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 16, 2024

Dwarkish, as per reports, complained of pain in his abdomen. This morning, he sipped a cup of coffee and rested for two hours, only to not wake up later. 

He has made a name for himself in the movie industry because of his multifacetedness. He was a director, an actor and a producer. 

Most notably, he shared a wonderful camaraderie with Vishnuvardhan, another senior actor of the industry.