In Pics| Puneeth Rajkumar's most memorable films

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away on Friday, was one of the biggest stars in the Kannada film industry. He entered the show business as an infant and kept entertaining the audience with his versatile acting. He is one of the stars who never shied away from experimenting. Apart from acting, Puneeth donned the hats of singer, producer and TV presenter, excelling in all roles. Here is a look at some of his finest films.

Bettada Hoovu (1985): While Puneeth had acted in several movies before 'Bettada Hoovu, this one added a new dimension to his career. He played Ramu, a boy from an underprivileged family in the movie. His performance helped him bag National Award in the ‘Best Child Artist’ category. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Mythri (2015): Puneeth acted alongside Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in this film, which featured a liberal dose of action and humour. Credit: IMDB

Jackie (2010): Puneeth was at his best in this action-packed thriller. The strong storyline and his ‘bindaas’ performance were appreciated by one and all. Credit: Anand Studio

Appu (2002): Puneeth played the lead in this fun college caper that was helmed by Puri Jagannadh. It completed 25 successful weeks in theatres and was remade in four languages. Credit: Twitter/kannada_films

Raajakumara (2017): The actor hit the right notes with his work in this impeccable action drama, directed by Santhosh Ananddram and backed by Vijay Kirgandur. Credit: IMDB

Milana (2007): A showreel for Puneeth, Milana was appreciated by the younger generation and had a decent run at the box office. Credit: Wikipedia Image

Arasu (2007): Puneeth played an NRI in this sentimental drama which hit the right notes amongst the audience. It was directed by Sandalwood filmmaker Mahesh Babu and proved to be a gamechanger for him. Credit: Wikipedia Image

Hudugaru (2011): The official remake of Tamil blockbuster ‘Naadodigal’ set the cash registers ringing and helped Puneeth win a Filmfare award. Credit: Hotstar

Chakravyuha (2016): Helmed by M Saravanan, this action thriller saw Puneeth in a massy role. The well-crafted chase sequences and powerful dialogues clicked with his fans. Credit: Wikipedia

Rana Vikrama (2015): This full-fledged action entertainer was a double treat for his fans as he was seen in dual roles. Directed by Pawan Wadeyar, the film starred Anjali and Adah Sharma as the leading ladies. Credit: IMDB