Veteran actor Harish Rai, known for his significant parts in “Om” and the “KGF” series, died at the age of 55 from cancer. Kannada film is in mourning. Over the course of his decades-long career, Rai left a legacy of powerful performances. He had earlier discussed the financial burden of his therapy and expressed gratitude to “KGF” star Yash for his support.
The passing of one of the most well-known actors in Kannada cinema is being mourned. On Thursday, renowned actor Harish Rai, who was famous for his roles in “Om” and the “KGF” series, died after battle cancer. The 55-year-old actor’s performances impacted viewers throughout South Indian film, leaving a rich legacy.
Harish Rai remembered for his remarkable journey
Rai was a familiar face in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films.With decades of experience, he built a reputation for portraying intense and emotional characters.
He gained famous for his role as Don Rai in “Om,” a Kannada movie that is still very popular today. He gained popular again years later for his honest acting as Chacha in “KGF” and “KGF 2.” People once more praised how well he acted on screen and how deep his emotions were.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expresses his condolences
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the heartbreaking news of Rai’s passing and offer his tribute. Writing in Kannada, he praised the late actor’s contribution to cinema and expressed his deep sorrow.
“The death of the well-known villain actor in Kannada cinema, Harish Rai, is a very sad occasion. The passing of cancer-stricken Harish Roy has made the film industry poorer.
Harish Roy performed brilliantly and captured everyone’s attention in movies like Om, Hello Yama, KGF, and KGF 2.
Harish Rai’s Long Battle with Cancer
Pinkvilla says that Harish Rai has talked frankly about how his health problems were affecting his finances.The actor revealed that a single injection cost Rs 3.55 lakh and that doctors prescribed three injections per cycle over 63 days, totalling Rs 10.5 lakh per cycle. He also explained that patients often required 17 to 20 injections, pushing the overall cost of treatment to around Rs 70 lakh. Despite the difficulties, Rai continued to show remarkable strength and optimism.
Harish Rai appreciated Yash’s constant support
Harish Rai talked about his health and his goal of going back to acting when he was better with social media influencer Gopi Gowdru at one of his earlier public engagements. He also talked about “KGF” star Yash, who had helped him in the past, in a friendly way during this emotional talk.
“Yash has helped me before. I cannot keep asking him every time. How much can one person do? I haven’t informed him about my health, but I know if he comes to know, he will definitely stand by me. He is just one call away, though he is busy with his upcoming film Toxic. I’ve told my family and sons to reach out to him if anything happens to me, because I know he won’t turn away,” Rai had said.
Harish Rai’s film career
Harish Rai showed off his talent and adaptability in several popular movies throughout his career. Some of his well-known works include ‘Samara’, ‘Bangalore Underworld’, ‘Jodihakki’, ‘Raj Bahadur’, ‘Sanju Weds Geetha’, ‘Swayamvara’, and ‘Nalla’