Veteran theatre actor and comedian Raju Talikote passed away after suffering a heart attack in Manipal, Udupi district. He was in the city for a film shoot when he fell ill, according to PTI.

On Sunday (October 12-13) night at around 1:30 AM, he was admitted to Kasturba Hospital. Doctors performed an emergency angioplasty. Despite their efforts, he died in the evening.

His last rites will take place in Chikka Sindagi, Vijayapura district.

Known for his comic timing, Talikote starred in several plays and films from North Karnataka, including Kaliyugada Kuduka.

Talikote began acting at the age of 7 in his father’s theatre group, Sri Khangateshwar Natya Sangha. Facing financial struggles and his mother’s illness, he worked in hotels and as a lorry cleaner to support his family. Also Read

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