Sanchari Vijay's Demise: Prakash Raj says 'how to tolerate this shock'; Rakshit Shetty offers condolences

In an unfortunate incident, 38-year-old National-award winning actor Sanchari Vijay sustained major injuries during a road accident in Bengaluru on Saturday night. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Monday. After the accident, he was rushed to the hospital for an emergency surgery to stem the internal brain bleed. However, he was declared brain dead by the doctors Monday. Following that, his family has decided to donate his organs.

His brother Siddesh said in a statement, “The brain stem has stopped functioning, so we have decided to donate his organs. Vijay always believed in serving society, which we are fulfilling by donating his organs.” Several celebrities and fans have been sharing their condolence messages and praying for his soul to rest in peace. Sandalwood actors including Rakshit Shetty, Harshika Pooncha and Upendra have taken to Twitter to pay tribute and to offer condolences.

Gone too soon dear .. ನಂಬಲಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.. .. ಈ ಆಘಾತವನ್ನು.. ನೋವನ್ನು ಸಹಿಸುವುದಾದರು ಹೇಗೆ ? ... #ripsancharivijay https://t.co/2NLXFeoJNc

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Rakshit Shetty wrote, “Your sudden demise has left a huge void, this is disheartening! Rest in peace Vijay. My deepest condolences to the family.” Upendra wrote his message in Kannada which roughly translates to, “The shocking news that the brilliant artist and nationally-acclaimed actor Vijay has died in a bike accident has come as a shock to the entire film industry. May the Lord grant his family the power to go through this... Om Shanti”.

Actress Harshika wrote, “Gone too soon. RIP @SanchariVijay I'm still in a shock, He had called @BhuvannPonannaa 2 days back to arrange ration kits for few underprivileged families and today this news I wish this is not true #Ripsancharivijay”