Spandana, Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra’s wife, demise late on Sunday night in Bangkok due to a sudden heart attack, has sent shock waves in the film industry. She was 41 years old.
Confirming the tragic incident, Sri Murali, the brother of Raghavendra, officially announced the untimely demise on Monday. It was made known that Spandana had been enjoying a vacation in the vibrant capital city of Thailand along with her cousins. However, her peaceful slumber was unexpectedly disrupted as she did not awaken. Sri Murali expressed that Vijay Raghavendra is currently in Bangkok, eagerly awaiting further updates about the situation.
Sources close to the family disclosed that Spandana had been grappling with low blood pressure, which ultimately led to her fatal heart attack. In a sorrowful revelation from an industry insider, it was disclosed that Spandana had intended to return to India on the subsequent day, with plans to take part in a promotional event for an upcoming movie.
Congress Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) B K Hariprasad offered his condolences to the grieving family and visited them in Bengaluru on Monday. He conveyed that the family anticipates the results of a post-mortem examination and foresees the repatriation of Spandana’s remains to Bengaluru by Tuesday.
Spandana, the daughter of the retired police officer B K Shivaram, entered marital bliss with Vijay in 2007. The couple is blessed with a son, adding another layer of tragedy to this heartrending incident.
Actor Vijay Raghavendra has etched his name in the sands of the Kannada film industry as an accomplished actor and singer. His dedication to his craft was acknowledged when he secured the 2016 Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance in the movie “Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja.” Furthermore, Vijay’s multifaceted talents shone as he emerged victorious in the inaugural season of “Bigg Boss Kannada” and subsequently assumed the role of a judge in the reality show “Dance Karnataka Dance.”
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and several others expressed shock over her death and offered condolences.
Notably, Vijay Raghavendra is a cousin of late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, who also died of a heart attack, age 46.
The industry mourns the loss of Spandana, and our hearts extend to Actor Vijay Raghavendra and his family during this trying time.