Tamil actor-comedian Robo Shankar passes away at 46

Shankar was admitted to a non-public hospital within the metropolis just a few days in the past after he reportedly fainted on the units of a movie he was engaged on. Some reviews say that the actor was recognized with renal failure post-admission.

On Wednesday, the actor was shifted to the intensive care unit after his situation worsened. However, he breathed his final this night at round 8:30 PM.

Shankar, who hailed from Madurai, earned his moniker ‘Robo’ for his robot-style dance strikes. After showing in lots of small roles within the 2000s, the actor discovered his break in Star Vijay’s common actuality stand-up comedy present, Kalakka Povathu Yaaru.

Thanks to his comedic timing and distinctive physique language, Shankar was then forged in lots of common Tamil movies resembling Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. His efficiency within the latter, particularly, catapulted him to fame.

Over the years, Shankar has starred in lots of movies resembling Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran, Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, Singam 3, Viswasam, and Cobra; nevertheless, he shall be most remembered for his spectacular flip in Dhanush’s Maari.

Just a few years in the past, Shankar distanced himself from the limelight as he was receiving extended therapy for jaundice. Many Tamil cinema followers had then expressed their considerations attributable to his drastic weight reduction. In 2023, the actor was embroiled in an issue for housing two Alexandrine parakeets, a particular which can be protected underneath Schedule (IV) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

But actor bounced again quickly, showing in lots of tv exhibits and movies resembling Are You Ok Baby?, Singapore Saloon and Jolly O Gymkhana. He was final seen this 12 months within the comedy drama Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu.

Robo Shankar is survived by his spouse, actor Priyanka Shankar, and his daughter, actor and influencer Indraja Shankar.

The information about Shankar’s loss of life has come as a shock. Since the information broke out, many followers and trade colleagues of the actor have been expressing their condolences. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan paid his tribute with a heartfelt word on his X deal with.