New Delhi, May 13 -- Popular Kannada actor-turned-producer Dileep Raj is no more. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, as per multiple reports. The cause of his death is said to be a heart attack.

According to a report by TV9 Kannada, Dileep Raj was rushed to the Apollo Hospital in Kumaraswamy Layout after a heart attack. However, he couldn't be saved despite doctor's best efforts.

Dileep Raj was one of the popular actors. He worked with some popular celebrities, including Puneeth Rajkumar, in the 2007 film Milana. Some of his other known roles were in films like U-Turn and Boyfriend.

He was also a part of the Zee Kannada serial Hitler Kalyana.

Later in his career, Dileep Raj also produced TV shows under his banner, DR Crea...