KGF actor Harish Rai loses battle to most cancers

Harish Rai in ‘KGF: Chapter 1’.

Harish Rai, who acted within the blockbuster KGF movies, has handed away as a result of most cancers. He was 55.

Rai, who’s survived by his spouse and two kids, essayed the position of Khasim, fondly referred to as chacha, in KGF: Chapter 1 (2018)and KGF:Chapter 2 (2022), starring Yash within the lead.

The actor was lately within the information for looking for monetary assist for his most cancers remedy. Rai was reportedly affected by thyroid most cancers. Stars from the Kannada movie business got here ahead to assist Rai along with his remedy.

Rai has performed a distinguished position within the cult fillm Om (1995),starring Shivarajkumar and directed by Upendra. His different main works embrace Majestic, Deadly Soma and Sanju Weds Geetha.

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— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) November 6, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D Okay Shivakumar condoled the loss of life of Rai. “The passing away of Harish Rai is a particularly sorrowful information. The movie business has develop into poorer along with his loss of life,” he posted on X (previously Twitter).

Published – November 06, 2025 05:28 pm IST