Dileep Raj, a well-known actor and producer in the Kannada film industry, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. He was 47 years old.
According to family members, Dileep experienced a massive cardiac arrest and was rushed to a hospital in Bengaluru, where he was declared dead on arrival. The news was confirmed by close associates and industry colleagues.
Dileep Raj was best known for his role in the 2007 film 'Milana', starring Puneeth Rajkumar. He also produced several Kannada films and was an active member of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.
His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the Kannada film fraternity, with many actors and directors expressing their condolences on social media.
