Actor Kiran Raj seriously injured in car accident

Team Udayavani, Sep 11, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

Rising young actor Kiran Raj was seriously injured in a car accident near Kengeri on Tuesday night, September 10. The incident occurred when the Benz car, in which Kiran Raj was traveling with his executive producer, lost control and crashed into a divider.

While the executive producer escaped unharmed, the car was severely damaged, with the front wheel dislodged, indicating the intensity of the crash.

The actor sustained serious chest injuries and has been admitted to the hospital, where he is receiving treatment in the ICU. More details about his condition are awaited.

The accident reportedly occurred while Kiran Raj was returning from a visit to the Siddeshwara Shelter for the Homeless in Guttayyanapalya, where he regularly provided meals to the residents.

Kiran Raj gained popularity through his role as Harsha in the Kannada TV serial “Kannadathi” and had also ventured into films. His movie “Rani” is set to release tomorrow (Thursday), with its teaser and trailer already creating a buzz among fans.

In addition to Kannada television, Kiran Raj has acted in Telugu and Hindi TV shows and films. His Hindi credits include popular series like “Love by Chance,” “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,” and “Heroes.” In Kannada, he appeared in TV shows like Devate, Kinnari, and Kannadathi. He has also acted in films such as March 22, Asatoma Sadgamaya, and Jeevnane Nataka Swamy, as well as Telugu movies like Nuvve Naa Pranam and Vikram Gowda.

Kiran Raj was honored with the Popular Actor Award for his performance in Kannadathi.