Kannada film producer Ramu passes away due to COVID-19

In a shocking turn of events, on Monday evening, Producer Ramu of the Kannada film industry passed away after suffering from COVID-19 complications in Bengaluru and was being treated at M S Ramaiah Hospital. He was 52. Ramu was married to Kannada film superstar Malashree.

Nearly a week ago, he had tested for Coronavirus, and after the diagnosis, he had isolated himself at home but was rushed to the hospital when his health started to deteriorate.

The producer has been a part of the film industry for nearly 3 decades and has made over 30 films in that period from his production and distribution company Ramu Enterprises. He made his debut with the hit action film Golibar (1993). Some of the films produced by Ramu are AK 47 (1999), Lockup Death (1994), Kalasipalya (2004), Ganga (2015).

Many celebs from the Kannada film industry took to their social media handle to offer condolences to the late producer.

Check out the tweets:

Sriimurali: “This is shocking, One of my earliest Producer’s and a wonderful neighbor you were Ramu Sir and more than that a kind human. I cannot imagine what Mallakka and the kids are going through.KFI lost a fantastic producer today. I will miss you Sir. Rest in peace.”

This is shocking, One of my earliest Producer’s and a wonderful neighbor you were Ramu Sir and more than that a kind human. I cannot imagine what Mallakka and the kids are going through.KFI lost a fantastic producer today. I will miss you Sir. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/cEm8C34qtx

— SRIIMURALI (@SRIMURALIII) April 26, 2021

Puneeth Rajkumar: “One of the most passionate Movie Producers of KFI, Ramu Sir is no more. RIP.”

One of the most passionate Movie Producers of KFI, Ramu Sir is no more. RIP

— Puneeth Rajkumar (@PuneethRajkumar) April 26, 2021

Rakshit Shetty: “My deepest condolence on the passing away of Ramu sir. Sending love & strength to his family and dear ones to cope with the loss!”

My deepest condolence on the passing away of Ramu sir. Sending love & strength to his family and dear ones to cope with the loss!

— Rakshit Shetty (@rakshitshetty) April 26, 2021

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