Santhosh Balaraj

Actor

Indian Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/03/1990
Age35 years (died on 05, Aug, 2025)
BirthplaceBangalore, Karnataka, India
Date of Death05/08/2025

Latest News about Santhosh Balaraj

05/08/2025

Santhosh Balaraj, the Kannada actor known for films such as Kempa and Ganapa, died on 5 August 2025 in Bengaluru. Reports said he had been hospitalized with severe jaundice and later suffered complications involving the liver and kidneys, which led to multi-organ failure. He was 34 at the time of his death.

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Overview
  • Santhosh Balaraj was an Indian actor who mainly appeared in Kannada films.
  • He gained significant recognition for his roles and was known for his strong on-screen presence.
  • Santhosh Balaraj was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Kannada-language films.
  • Son of renowned producer Anekal Balaraj, he gained significant recognition for his roles in action thrillers and gangster dramas, becoming known for his intense and charismatic on-screen presence.
  • Son of producer Anekal Balaraj, he gained recognition for his roles in action thrillers and gangster dramas, becoming known for his intense and charismatic on-screen presence.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (1.75 m)
Weight72 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduated

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Bike Riding

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherAnekal Balaraj (deceased, Film Producer, died 15/05/2025 in road accident)
MotherNot publicly named
Siblings1

Career

Debut FilmKempa (2009)
Last FilmSathyam (2024)
Notable Roles
  • Balaraj made an impactful debut in the film Kempa, produced by his father.
  • He gained fame for his performance in the film Ganapa as a gritty gangster.
  • His final project, Kariya 2, received mixed to positive reviews and was notable for its exciting stunt scenes.
  • Made his debut in Kempa (2009) alongside Avinash, Ruchita Prasad, and Pradeep Singh Rawat, marking his entry into the Kannada film industry.
  • Gained widespread recognition for his performance in Ganapa (2015), an action thriller that received praise for its raw depiction of Bengaluru's underworld.
  • Became best known for his role in Kariya 2, a gangster drama produced by his father under Santosh Enterprises, which holds a 7.1 rating on IMDb.
  • Took on diverse roles including a soft-natured college student in Raw, directed by Manjunath K P, attempting to break away from underworld-based typecasting.
  • Appeared in the bilingual film Sathyam (2024) and worked on Berklee.
Tragic EventHis father passed away in a road accident in 2025, which deeply affected him.

Style Quotient

PersonalitySanthosh was well-regarded for being soft-spoken and respectful, with an intense and charismatic screen presence admired by fans and critics alike.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/santhoshbalarajofficial/
Twitterhttps://x.com/santhoshbalaraj
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/santhosh-balaraj-2b3751249/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Santhosh admired veteran Kannada actors like Darshan and Puneeth Rajkumar.
2. Despite being the son of a film producer, he worked hard to establish his career without leveraging family connections.
3. He was passionately involved in script reading, often late at night.
4. An avid dog lover, he owned a pet dog named Rambo.
5. Santhosh preferred a private life, avoiding the media spotlight.
6. Despite being the son of a renowned film producer, he worked hard to establish his career and attempted to break away from typecasting in underworld-based roles.
7. He admired veteran Kannada actors like Darshan and Puneeth Rajkumar.
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