Hospet: ‘Hattrick Hero’ Shivarajkumar pays respect to Puneeth’s statue

Hospet: “Hattrick Hero” Dr. Shivarajkumar fondly called “Shivanna” who is on his visit to the city for a press conference regarding his upcoming 125^th movie “Veda”, produced by wife Geetha Shivarajkumar, paid respect to “Power Star” late Puneeth Rajkumar’s statue at the Appu Circle on Thursday, December 15.

He garlanded the statue and offered Aarti to the statue and later to thousands of fans who had gathered as well.

Visually impaired students of the Vishwa Chethana Residential School prayed in front of Puneeth’s statue.

On receiving information about the visit of Shivanna, a humongous crowd gathered near the Appu circle. He was welcomed with a shower of flower petals.

Later, Shivanna was felicitated by the local leader Siddharth Singh.

Shivanna and his wife, who had stayed at Hotel Royal Orchid, self-drove the car to reach the venue.

Some of the lucky fans managed to get a selfie with Shivanna.

Several guests were present during the occasion.