Vijayakanth to Mayilsamy: unexpected deaths that shattered Kollywood in 2023

As we are going to end 2023 in a few days, fans have been recalling their favorite moments in Tamil cinema. Even though it's a happy year for Kollywood fans, some stars have left us this year, and their untimely demise has shocked fans. Some of their places are still irreplaceable, and fans remember them regularly on social media. Here is a look at the unexpected demises that shattered Kollywood fans in 2023.

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Mayilsamy was one of the popular comedians in Tamil cinema, and he delivered several successful roles. Mayilsamy attended the Maha Sivaratri festival at a popular temple in Chennai, and he returned home earlier in the morning on February 19. He suffered a cardiac arrest a few hours later after his return to his house, and he was taken to a private hospital. But he passed away before reaching the hospital, and his demise completely stunned Kollywood fans.

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Popular comedian and director Manobala passed away on May 3, 2023, due to ill health. He was 69. Manobala was recovering well after his illness, and the actor's sudden demise shocked fans and family members. Fans gathered in large numbers to pay their last tribute to Manobala, while several celebrities also attended his funeral.

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Sarathbabu, the veteran South African actor, passed away on May 22, 2023. Sarathbabu, who kept himself active in cinema for many years, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai due to illness. But Sarathbabu had his last breath on May 22, following a series of organ failures. The demise of the veteran actor stunned cinema fans.

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After delivering an eye-grabbing role in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer', Marimuthu passed away a few weeks after the film's release. Due to a busy work schedule, Marimuthu was working tirelessly, and he suffered a cardiac arrest in the early morning of September 8. The untimely demise of Marimuthu shattered the Kollywood circle, while several started to raise awareness of cardiac arrest and how to be healthy.

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Vijay Antony's daughter Meera died by suicide at her Chennai residence on September 17, and she was found hanging on the ceiling fan by the maid. The completely expected suicide of the 16-year-old schoolgirl stunned Vijay Antony and his family, while fans couldn't accept the loss of the friendly star. A case has been filed by the police officials over Meera's demise, and the autopsy report confirmed it was a suicide.

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Vijayakanth, the veteran Tamil actor has acted on over 150 films, and he passed away on the morning of December 28. After being getting regular treatment for his illness over last few years, Vijayakanth recently returned home after being in the hospital over a month. When fans getting relaxed, Vijayakanth was once again admitted to a private hospital on Dec 27, and he was tested positive for COVID-19. But this time he failed to recover, and the kind actor-turned-politician left an empty place in the hearts of fans.