Kollywood actor Theepetti Ganesan who essayed supporting roles in Tamil films, passed away at the Madurai Government Hospital in Tamil Nadu. He complained about the chest pain and was immediately admitted to the hospital in Madurai where while receiving treatment he took his last breath and was finally declared dead by the doctors. As per reports, his health deteriorated since a week and he was admitted to the hospital. The late actor is survived by his wife and two children. The news was shared on social media by filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy. He said that he is shocked and saddened to know about the death of Karthik aka Theepetti Ganesan.
He wrote on Twitter, "I was shocked to hear the demise of my brother Karthi aka Theepetti Ganesan at Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai due to ill health. He was one of the best actors who acted in my films. My heartfelt condolences (sic)." It seems he was quite popular amongst Tamil audiences, and was known as a realistic actor. Theepetti Ganesan had films like Renigunta, Billa 2, Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, Ustad Hotel, Neerparavai and Kanne Kalaimaane in his filmography. The news of death of Theepetti Ganesan is a huge and irreplaceable loss for Tamil Film Industry. Reportedly, during lockdown the late actor was in financial crisis as the work in industry was on hold. The actor has requested his colleagues to help him financially through social media, especially the video that got viral of the message for Thala Ajith. As a result, Theepetti Ganesan got help from many people of the industry.On the work front, he last appeared in the film Kanne Kalaimane with Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamannaah Bhatia in the key roles.