His powerful portrayal of a man caught between the old and new, with a mix of resilience and compassion, made this film one of the defining movies ... where Dilip Kumar and Raj Kumar came together ...

He passed away in 2021. A photo of Puneeth with his father, Dr. Rajkumar, and Dilip Kumar resurfaced. Puneeth carried forward his father's legacy. He was known for his versatility and charm.