Dileep Raj, a well-known Kannada film and television actor, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. He was 47 years old. According to reports, the actor suffered a heart attack in the early hours of the day and was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru, where he was later declared dead.

Dileep Raj's sudden passing has shocked fans and the Kannada film industry alike. His last Instagram post, shared in January 2025, was a promotional image for his film Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu. Fans have flooded the comments section of his post, expressing their grief and shock at the news.

Raj's journey in the Kannada film industry began in 2005 with his debut in the film Boyfriend, where he played the lead role. However, it was his role in Milana (2007), where he starred alongside the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar, that brought him widespread recognition. Over the years, Dileep Raj had become a familiar face on both the big screen and in TV serials, leaving behind a lasting impact on his audience.