Young Kannada actor Hemanth dead

Kannada actor Hemanth, seen in his debut film "Nenapinangala", died of a heart attack at a private hospital here Wednesday, a family friend said. He was 27.

Published: Tuesday,Jul 02, 2013 06:12 AM GMT-06:00

IANS

Kannada actor Hemanth, seen in his debut film "Nenapinangala", died of a heart attack at a private hospital here Wednesday, a family friend said. He was 27.

"He complained of chest pain last evening when he was working out in a gym. He was rushed to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital where he underwent treatment. He died of a heart attack earlier this mornining," a family friend told IANS.

"After the success of his last film, he was in talks with a big banner for his next film," the friend added.

Hemanth was the son of "Nenapinangala" producer G. Ramakrishna.