Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar suffers heart attack, hospitalized

Bengaluru : Actor Puneeth Rajkumar, best known for his work in the Sandalwood industry, has been admitted to a hospital in Karnataka. He suffered a heart attack, post which he was taken to the hospital.

He has been admitted to the Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday.

According to Dr Ranganath Nayak, Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru, Puneeth's condition is serious. 

"Puneeth Rajkumar was admitted after suffering chest pain at 11.30 am. Trying our best to treat him. His condition is serious. Can't say anything as of now. His condition was bad when brought to the hospital, treatment on in ICU, " Dr Ranganath Nayak said.

His fans and followers have started wishing for his speedy recovery and return to home.

"Dear Appu Fans, no need to worry - Power star Puneeth Raj Kumar will be back stronger.... Sending our prayers and thoughts. Get well soon sir," a fan tweeted. 

"Get well soon sir. Praying for you," another one wrote on Twitter. 

Puneeth is the son of matinee idol Rajkumar. He is 46-year-old.