In Pics | 'Power Star' Puneeth Rajkumar laid to rest in Bengaluru

Puneeth Rajkumar's was laid to rest at the Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru with full state honours on Sunday morning. The actor and celebrity television host, fondly known as 'Appu' and 'Yuvarathnaa' after his eponymous films, died at a hospital in Bengaluru Friday afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack, plunging his legions of fans into a state of extreme grief and anguish.

Puneeth Rajkumar's was laid to rest at the Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru, next to his father and mother, with full state honours on Sunday morning. Credit: DH Photo

The state government made arrangements for all Puneeth's fans to pay homage. Mortal remains of the actor, wrapped in the national tri-colour, was kept at the Kanteerava stadium, to enable fans and well-wishers to pay tributes. Credit: DH Photo/B H Shivakumar

Puneeth Rajkumar's untimely demise shocked the Kannada and the film fraternity at large and drew condolences from PM Modi, CM Bommai, among others. Credit: DH Photo

Countless admirers of Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar have put up large posters of him with garlands at many places as they mourn his sudden demise. Credit: DH Photo

Several film and political personalities have paid their respects to the departed soul. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accompanied by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other ministers of the state cabinet, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah, former CM S M Krishna, pontiffs of various mutts paid their respects today. Credit: Twitter/@BSBommai

The mortal remains reached the studio at about 6:30 am. Credit: PTI Photo

Due to security reasons and space constrains at the studio, access to last rites was restricted to select dignitaries and family members. Credit: PTI Photo

Police band played the national anthem and police personnel fired three rounds in the air, followed by two minutes of silence as a mark of respect. Credit: PTI Photo