Rakesh Poojary

Actor, Comedian

Indian Karkala, Udupi, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKarkala, Udupi, Karnataka
Date of Death11/05/2025

Latest News about Rakesh Poojary

11/05/2025

Kannada actor and comedian Rakesh Poojary died at age 33 following a sudden cardiac arrest during a friend's mehendi ceremony in Nitte, Karkala Taluk, Udupi district on May 11, 2025. He collapsed while attending the pre-wedding event late Sunday night and was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be revived. His sudden death shocked the Kannada entertainment industry and raised concerns about rising heart attack cases among young Indians.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameVishwaroop
Also Known AsCharlie Chaplin of the Coast

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 1" (154 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Traveling
  • Swimming
TattooOn his right arm

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherDinkar Poojary
MotherShambhavi Poojary
Siblings1 Sister

Career

OverviewRakesh Poojary was a talented performer known for his work in Kannada and Tulu films and television. He made a significant mark in the industry with notable performances in both films and reality shows. He began his artistic journey with the Chaitanya Kalavidaru theatre group in Udupi before transitioning to television and films.
Reality Shows
  • Competed in the television reality show Comedy Kiladigalu in 2018.
  • Won the third season of Comedy Kiladigalu in 2020.
  • Appeared on the Tulu reality show Kadale Bajil in 2014
  • Competed in Comedy Khiladigalu Season 2 in 2018, finishing as runner-up
  • Won Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3 in 2020
Film Appearances
  • Featured in the Kannada film Pailwaan (2019).
  • Acted in Idu Entha Lokavayya (2024).
  • Participated in several Tulu films like Pettkammi (2018), Ammer Polisa (2018), Pammanne The Great (2018), Umil (2018), and Illokkel (2023).
  • Participated in several Tulu films including Petkammi, Ammer Police, Pammanne The Great, Umil, and Illokkel
Music VideoAppeared in the music video Aghori by Kadavha in 2017
TheatrePerformed with the Chaitanya Kalavidaru theatre group
Television
  • Appeared in the Kannada television serial Hitler Kalyana
  • Featured in coastal television reality shows including Bale Telipaale, Star, and Tuyinaaye Poye

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rakesh grew up in Udupi, Karnataka.
2. He was featured in a music video titled Aghori in 2017.
3. He gained recognition through the reality show Comedy Kiladigalu.
4. He was an animal lover and had a pet dog.
5. Rakesh enjoyed traveling and swimming in his leisure time.
6. He faced rejection at over 150 auditions before achieving success
7. He was known for his infectious smile and impeccable comic timing
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