Veteran Tamil actor Pandu passes away due to COVID

Veteran Tamil actor Pandu passed away on May 6 morning due to Covid-19. He was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai after his Covid-19 diagnosis. He was 74. He is survived by his wife Kumudha and sons, Prabhu, Panchu and Pintu. Pandu’s wife had also tested positive for Covid-19 and she is still in the ICU.

Producer and distributor G Dhananjayan took to his Twitter handle to share the sad news. He is shocked by the death of Pandu. “Better to switch off from all social media for sometime. Very shocking to read this morning news. #RIPPandu sir, one of the finest human beings & actors. Going to be on home quarantine for some days. Be safe at home friends. Take care. Very challenging days ahead(sic),” he tweeted.

Better to switch off from all social media for sometime. Very shocking to read this morning news. #RIPPandu sir, one of the finest human beings & actors.

Going to be on home quarantine for some days. Be safe at home friends. Take care. Very challenging days ahead ??? pic.twitter.com/yAvNwmjRms

— Dr. Dhananjayan G (@Dhananjayang) May 6, 2021

Condolences are pouring in for the actor on social media.

#Pandu RIP Popular Tamil Comedy Actor #Pandu (74) passed away due to #Covid complications
He designed the Tamil Nadu tourism logo pic.twitter.com/gn2d9iBfNL

— bhaskaran(BS) (@BHASKARANSHIVAR) May 6, 2021

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https://twitter.com/NitamRiya/status/1390171186382835715

Very sad. His dialogue delivery was unique and he will be remembered forever #Pandu

— Jaikumar S (@Jaiharshan) May 6, 2021

Rest in peace actor Pandu sir. You are a wonderful actor who could fit into any role and excel in it. A special place for you in our hearts since childhood.#RipPandu #Pandu pic.twitter.com/EzqtNNEdf8

— Mahesh Subramaniam (@smahesh0603) May 6, 2021

Pandu made his debut with the Tamil film Karaiyelllam Shenmabagapoo. He was last seen in Indha Nilai Maarum, which starred Ashwin Kumar, Ramkumar and Nivedhithaa Sathish in the lead roles. He played comedy roles in over 550 films including Kaadhal Kottai, Citizen, and Kanchana 2 among others.

For the unversed, Pandu was also an artist, who had designed the ‘two leaves’ symbol and the flag of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He was running a company called Capital Letters.

The Covid-19 second wave is much more dire and the third wave is inevitable. Many celebs have passed away due to this deadly virus. Recently, director KV Anand also succumbed to Covid.

May Pandu’s soul rest in peace!

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