Kamal Hassan, Simran, Karthi and extra from Tamil movie trade mourn the lack of Robo Shankar

The Tamil movie trade is in mourning following the sudden dying of actor and comic Robo Shankar, who handed away on September 18 on the age of 46. The performer reportedly collapsed on a movie set and was rushed to hospital, the place his situation deteriorated.

Robo Shankar, born Shankar, earned his stage identify for the robot-style dance routines that first introduced him fame on tv and in village exhibits. He went on to change into a family identify in Tamil cinema, admired for his vitality, wit, and signature type. His movie journey started with uncredited roles within the late Nineteen Nineties, together with Padayappa, earlier than discovering recognition in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara. From there, he constructed a gradual profession with memorable turns in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Maari, Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran, Viswasam, Pa Paandi and most just lately Singapore Saloon.

Tributes have poured in from throughout the trade. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan shared an emotional be aware on social media, writing, “Robo Shankar. Robo is only a pseudonym. In my dictionary, you’re a human. Therefore, my youthful brother. So, will you simply depart me and go? You left, your job is completed. My job stays unfinished. You left tomorrow for us. Therefore, tomorrow is ours.”

Actress Simran remembered him as a performer who “introduced smiles to tens of millions,” including, “Prayers and energy to his household throughout this troublesome time. Om Shanti.”

Actor Karthi famous the non-public toll of life-style selections, writing, “It aches to see how damaging selections over time can erode well being. An amazing expertise gone too quickly.”

Music composer Santosh Narayanan recalled Shankar’s early performances in 2003 as “inspiring,” whereas actor Vishnu Vishal pointed to their collaboration, saying, “Probably essentially the most iconic comedy scene in my movies… Without him, it wouldn’t have been this memorable.”

Fans and colleagues alike have stuffed social media with condolences, praising Shankar’s boundless humor and his means to mild up a scene.