From Venkat Subha to Pandu: Tamil TV celebs who succumbed to Covid-19
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in recent times has caused many deaths across the country and the entertainment industry is no exception. From Venkat Subha to Pandu, here's a look at the Tamil TV celebs who succumbed to Coronavirus.
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Venkat Subha
Actor Venkat Subha passed away on May 29. He was admitted in a private hospital due to COVID-19. After battling the virus, Venkat Subha breathed his last in the wee hours of May 29. He was known for his performances in the shows Thirumagal (as Jameen Sathyamurthy Ayya) and Pandian Stores (as Janardhanan) and has been a part of a few movies also. (Photo - Instagram)
Pandu
Actor Pandu, aged 74, passed away on May 6 due to Covid-19 related complications. Pandu and his wife Kumudha tested positive for Covid-19 and were admitted in a private hospital for treatment. Eventually, Pandu breathed his last at the hospital because of Covid-19. On the TV front, Pandu is known for his appearances in the shows Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali, Sabitha Engira Sabapathi, Valli (as Natarajan) and Uravugal Sangamam. (Photo - Instagram)
Kutty Ramesh
Actor Ramesh, popularly identified as Kutty Ramesh, passed away due to Covid-19 on May 14. He was taking treatment in a private hospital in Chennai for the same. Kutty Ramesh breathed his last due to cardiac arrest and other Covid-19 related complications. Ramesh was a part of the show Thenmozhi B.A. (as Subbaiah) until a few weeks ago. Kutty Ramesh also featured in the shows Nalla Neram and Siva Ragasiyam. He was a co-director, too. (Photo - Instagram)
'Joker' Thulasi
Actor Thulasi, popularly known as 'Joker' Thulasi, reportedly died due to COVID-19 related complications on May 9. He was famous for his appearances in the shows Kolangal, Vani Rani, Kasthuri, Keladi Kanmani, Muthaaram, Azhagu and Madhavi. (Photo - Instagram)
Florent Pereira
Florent Pereira, aged 67, passed away due to Covid-19 on September 14. He received treatment for over two weeks but eventually succumbed to Covid-19. He was a successful actor and also worked in a few leading Tamil TV channels. (Photo - Instagram)