Jayaram Karthik mourns the shocking demise of Chiranjeevi Sarja, says I've lost a very good friend

Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja

passed away at 39. The actor was taken to a private hospital in Bengaluru after he developed uneasiness and complained of pain. However, the actor breathed his last today afternoon after he suffered a massive heart attack.

Chiru's sudden demise has sent shockwaves in the Kannada film industry with many celebrities grieving his loss. They are calling it a black day in the Kannada film industry.

ETimes TV got in touch with

actor Jayaram Karthik

to share his deepest thoughts about the sudden demise of his buddy.

"Initially, I thought it was a piece of fake news. But then, I got it confirmed from my sources. It was a shocker for me. I just could not believe what I heard. He was younger than me. I have lost a very good friend of mine and It is indeed a very big loss for the Kannada film industry." says Jayaram Karthik.

He continued saying, "I rushed to the hospital when I heard the news. But it was very crowded. The roads have been blocked by the cops. So, I will be visiting his residence now to get the last glimpse of my buddy."

Chiranjeevi Sarja and Jayaram Karthik started their career together in the Kannada film industry.

"He was a buddy with whom I started my career. I met Chiranjeevi during the initial days of my career and eventually, we became good friends. Especially during the 'celebrity cricket league', we would spend a lot of time together. We would even practice for days together," shares the actor.

However, the buddies were fortunate enough to share the screen space together in a blockbuster movie 'Varadanayaka'.

"Later, we even work together in the 'Varadanayaka' movie. He was a very jovial person on the set. Be it on-screen or off-screen, we would have loads of fun together. We would spend extra time even after it was a pack up for the day. It was one of the best times I spent on the sets of Varadanayaka", recalls JK.

The actor further conveyed his deepest condolence as he mourns the death of his buddy.

"It is heart-wrenching to recall those days now. I am blank and speechless. 2020 has become one of the worst years for all of us. It is very saddening to hear the news of a wonderful actor taking his last breath at a very young age," concluded the actor on a low note.