India, May 10 -- Kannada film star Kichcha Sudeep has penned a heartfelt letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep admiration for the government's leadership during Operation Sindoor and affirming Karnataka's solidarity with the nation during times of heightened Indo-Pak tensions.

In the letter dated May 9, Sudeep - who recently lost his mother, Smt. Saroja Sanjeev - first thanked the Prime Minister for his condolence message, calling it a source of strength during a difficult time. But beyond personal gratitude, Sudeep's message strongly resonated with national pride and unity.

Writing as a "proud Indian," Sudeep praised the success of Operation Sindoor, describing it as more than just a military response. "It was a state...