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Theepetti Ganesan
Actor Theepetti Ganesan
Actor Theepetti Ganesan
Born
Karthik

Died22 March 2021
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupationfilm actor
Known forRenigunta
Children2

Theepetti Ganesan also known by his birth name Karthik (died 22 March 2021) was an Indian actor. He was known for playing prominent supporting roles in Seenu Ramasamy's directorial films. His breakthrough performance came in the film Renigunta (2009).[1] His last film on-screen appearance Kanne Kalaimaane was released in 2019.

Life

In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in last few years and revealed that his film career was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He also engaged in small scale businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic time in order to run his family.[3] He also urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan had offered him financial assistance.[4]

Death

He died on 22 March 2021 in Madurai due to illness.[5][6] Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at Madurai Rajaji Hospital.

Filmography

Year Film Language Role Notes
2009 Renigunta Tamil Prem Kumar (Dabba)
2010 Thenmerku Paruvakaatru Tamil
2011 Ayudha Porattam Tamil Ganesh
2011 Rajapattai Tamil
2012 Kadhal Paathai Tamil
2012 Ustad Hotel Malayalam Ismail
2012 Billa II Tamil Muthu
2012 Neerparavai Tamil
2014 Endrendrum Tamil
2015 Buddhanin Sirippu Tamil
2015 Thiruttu Rail Tamil
2016 Paisa Tamil Murugan's friend
2016 Mandya to Mumbai Kannada
2018 Kolamavu Kokila Tamil (Special appearance in the promotional song "Kabiskabaa CoCo")
2018 Thodraa Tamil Shankar's friend
2019 Kanne Kalaimaane Tamil Kannan's friend
2019 Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma Tamil
TBD Idam Porul Yaeval Tamil
TBD Vettai Mannan Tamil

References

  1. ^ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away in Madurai". The News Minute. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ ChennaiMarch 22, Janani K.; March 22, 2021UPDATED:; Ist, 2021 12:00. "Actor Theepetti Ganesan dies in Madurai due to ill health". India Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021. {{cite web}}: |first3= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Tamil Bigg Boss 1 fame Snehan visits Theepetti Ganesan after his video seeking financial aid goes viral". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ "நடிகர் தீப்பெட்டி கணேசன் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Renigunta actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.