Puneeth Rajkumar, the son of legendary actor Rajkumar, passed away last year
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to his team “Gandhada Gudi’ as the movie trailer released today. Prime Minister Modi, in his tweet, also remembered Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar who passed away last year. Gandada Gudi is his last film.
Prime Minister Modi tweeted a special post shared by Puneeth Rajkumar’s wife Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, “Appu lives in the hearts of millions around the world. He was brilliant in person, full of energy and blessed with unparalleled talent. Gandada Gudi is a tribute to Mother Nature, Karnataka’s natural beauty and environmental conservation. My best wishes for this endeavour.”
Appu lives in the hearts of millions around the world. He was brilliant in person, full of energy and blessed with unparalleled talent. #GandhadaGudi is a tribute to Mother Nature, Karnataka’s natural beauty and environmental conservation. My best wishes for this endeavour. https://t.co/VTimdGmDAM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2022
In the original tweet, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar said that the actor would love to share the trailer with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally. Her caption on the tweet read: “Namaste [Prime Minister] Narendra Modi, Today is an emotional day for us as we release its trailer Gandada Gudi, a project close to Appu’s heart. Appu has always loved interacting with you and I would love to share them with you in person.”
Namaste @narendramodi they,
Today is an emotional day for us as we release its trailer #GandhadaGudi, a project close to Appu’s heart. Appu has always loved interacting with you and I would love to share them with you in person.Trailer Link: https://t.co/36NncpkVK9pic.twitter.com/ObdbyXTZ0M
— Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar (@Ashwini_PRK) October 9, 2022
In a subsequent tweet, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar shared a throwback photo of herself, Puneeth Rajkumar and the Prime Minister. Along with the priceless frame, he wrote, “Appu is not with us but his life and work motivate us and give us the strength to embrace the culture of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. G GMovie celebrates cinema and also holds a mirror to our country’s rich heritage, culture, nature and diversity.”
Appu is not with us but his life and work motivate and empower us to embrace the culture of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.#GGMovie celebrates cinema and also holds a mirror to the rich heritage, culture, nature and diversity of our place.#DrPuneethRajkumarpic.twitter.com/klnWpUeWQt
— Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar (@Ashwini_PRK) October 9, 2022
Gandada Gudi will hit theaters on October 28, a day before Puneeth Rajkumar’s first death anniversary.
