New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Veteran Kannada actor Harish Rai, best known for his memorable roles in Om and the KGF franchise, passed away on Thursday at Kidwai Hospital in Bengaluru. He had been battling advanced thyroid cancer, which had reportedly spread to his stomach,

Rai, who was widely admired for his powerful screen presence, had been in a fragile condition in recent weeks. His body had grown severely weak, and he suffered from significant abdominal swelling due to water retention. Despite treatment and the support of fans who were hoping for his recovery, the actor did not survive.

Earlier this month, social media influencer Gopi Gowdru visited the ailing actor and shared a video of their interaction. In it, Harish Rai openly appealed ...