Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka Ratna posthumously on November 1

Late actor Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred with Karnataka Ratna posthumously on November 1 on the day of Kannada Rajyotsava. Puneeth Rajkumar passed away in the last October due to a heart attack at the age of 46.
After inaugurating the annual Lalbagh flower show, which is dedicated to Puneeth Rajkumar and his father Rajkumar, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that the government will be forming a committee which consists of Rajkumar family members to present the award.He will be the 10th recipient of state’s highest civilian honour.
Basavaraj Bommai had announced that in Puneeth Namana event that Puneeth Rajkumar will be conferred with Karnataka Rathna recognizing his philanthropic works and his contribution in the field of films.

Puneeth Rajkumar’s last commercial film Lucky Man is likely to be released this month. The teaser and promo of the film featuring the actor has won accolades from his fans. His ambitious project Gandhadha Gudi which explores the rich flora and fauna of Karnataka will get a theatrical release in October. The project is helmed by Amoghavarsha.