Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep’s mother, Saroja Sanjeev, died on Sunday due to age-related ailments. She was 86.
She died at a hospital in Bengaluru.
One of the highest paid actors of Kannada cinema, Kichcha Sudeep is also a director, producer, screenwriter, television presenter and singer,
Southern politicians condoled the demise of the actor’s mother on X.
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar wrote on X: “Actor Mr. Kiccha Sudeep’s mother Mrs. Saroja was heartbroken to hear the news of her passing away. I pray that the departed soul may rest in eternal peace and may God bless Sudeep and his family members with the strength to bear the pain of bereavement.”
Film director Michael Arun wrote: “My deepest condolences to u and family @KicchaSudeep Sir… How much you value family, whomever knows u knows well.. At this hour of grievances, May God give strength and sheild under His wings.. Prayers. [sic.]”
He is directing Kichcha Sudeep’s next movie Max.