'KGF' actor Harish Rai passes away: Yash pays his last tribute to his late co-star

Kannada cinema is mourning the loss of veteran actor Harish Rai best known for his role in 'Om' and the 'KGF' franchise. The seasoned actor passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

His co-star and 'KGF' Rocky bhai Yash was seen attending the funeral, paying his last respects.

Yash attends the funeral

In a video shared by Filmibeat Kannada, Yash is seen paying his final tribute to the late actor. Dressed in a white and shirt and jeans, the 'KGF' star attended the ceremony to offer his condolences to the grieving family. The video shows Yash interacting gently with Harish Rai's family members, particularly consoling his son, who broke down in tears.Later in the video, Yash is seen lighting an incense stick and placing a garland near the actor's mortal remains. Netizens have been sharing their condolences, reacting to the news. They also shared their deep sadness over the loss of the veteran actor known for his immense impact to the Kannada industry.

A veteran with a lasting legacy

Harish Rai was a respected name in Kannada cinema, with a career spanning decades across Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films.

He first rose to fame with his powerful performance as Don Rai in the cult classic 'Om'. He was seen in a memorable role as Chacha in 'KGF' and 'KGF 2'.

Harish Rai's admiration for Yash

In a past interview with social media influencer Gopi Gowdru, Harish Rai had opened up about his health struggles and expressed admiration for Yash's kindness and support. He had shared that Yash had helped him, but mentioned that he hadn't informed him about his health condition, but knew he would always be one call away. "Yash has helped me before. I cannot keep asking him every time. How much can one person do? I haven’t informed him about my health, but I know if he comes to know, he will definitely stand by me.

He is just one call away," Rai had said.Yash is currently working on his next film, 'Toxic'.