The popular Kannada film ‘Thithi’ stars Gaddappa and Century Gowda, who became household names, are no longer with us. Channégowda, who played Gaddappa in ‘Thithi’, passed away on November 12, 2025. Just one and a half months later, Singrigowda, who portrayed Century Gowda, breathed his last on January 4. Their departures have caused immense pain to Kannada cinema audiences.

Singrigowda, who played Century Gowda, was over 100 years old. He hailed from Singrigowdanakoppalu village in Pandavapura taluk, Mandya district. Suffering from age-related illnesses for many years, he passed away on the night of January 4. His natural acting in ‘Thithi’ captivated everyone. After the film's success, his popularity surged, with visitors coming to his village to meet him and take photos.Arayna Women's Cotton Printed Floral Straight Kurta with Palazzo Pants and Dupatta

Singrigowda's selection for the film is itself a surprising story. When the ‘Thithi’ directors attended his elder brother's death ritual, they liked his personality and cast him as Century Gowda. He received around ₹20,000 as remuneration for the film. Later, he acted in a few more movies, though there were reports that some film teams did not provide proper respect or payment.

On the other hand, Channégowda, who played Gaddappa, was from Nodekoppalu village in Mandya district. He was suffering from age-related ailments, including a stroke years ago that severely affected his health. Issues like heart problems, breathing difficulties, and hearing impairment troubled him, and he lacked sufficient funds for treatment. He passed away on November 12 last year.Allu Arjun's New Multiplex in Kokapet: Viral Photo of Rishab Shetty–Prashanth Neel

These two artists, who won hearts with their natural acting in ‘Thithi’, passing away in quick succession is truly heartbreaking. Their characters and simple lives will forever remain in the memories of Kannada cinema lovers.