Kannada actor Harish Rai, celebrated for his role as ‘Chacha’ in ‘KGF’, has passed away after a prolonged cancer battle. His poignant hospital video resurfaced, prompting an outpouring of fan prayers and tributes. Rai’s treatment was reportedly costly, with each injection priced at Rs 3.55 lakh. Co-star Yash paid his final respects at the funeral.
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Kannada actor Harish Rai, known for his iconic role as “Chacha” in the Yash starrer ‘KGF’ franchise, passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. The late actor was undergoing treatment when he was admitted for several weeks.
Harish Rai’s last Instagram post resurfaces
After the news of his demise, Harish Rai’s last Instagram post has resurfaced online. The video, originally shared on his Instagram account on October 26, showed the actor in his hospital bed undergoing a painful medical procedure. The post captioned, “Need your prayers and blessings”. Accordingly fans shared their prayers for his recovery.As the video circulates once again, fans expressed their admiration for his strength and grief over his loss. Many revisited the comment section of the post, leaving messages of condolence and recalling his powerful performances over the years.
Cost of treatment revealed
Earlier, during a conversation with social media influencer Gopi Gowdru, Rai shared the cost involved in the procedure. He shared that a single injection costs Rs 3.55 lakh, with doctors prescribing three such injections per cycle. The overall treatment was projected to reach an estimated Rs 70 lakh for his treatment. Harish Rai’s legacy in cinema spans across Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films, where he made his mark with memorable roles in ‘Samara’, ‘Bangalore Underworld’, ‘Jodihakki’, ‘Sanju Weds Geetha’, and the two ‘KGF’ installments.
Yash pays his final respects
‘Toxic’ star Yash who shared the screen with the veteran actor, paid his last respects. As per a Filmibeat Kannada video, he was seen attending the funeral to console the grieving family. He offered his prayers and was seen placing a garland near Rai’s mortal remains, paying his tribute. Go to Source
