A sad piece of news has emerged from the South Indian film industry. Popular comedian and actor Robo Shankar has passed away at the young age of 46. He breathed his last on the night of Wednesday, September 18.
Entertainment News: The news of Robo Shankar's demise has deeply shocked the entire film fraternity and his admirers. Robo Shankar, who always brought smiles to people's faces with his comedic timing, unique acting, and entertaining style, has left a void. Since his passing on the night of September 18, the industry has been engulfed in a wave of grief. He had been unwell for a long time, and his condition worsened due to jaundice.
His frail health had recently worried fans when he appeared on a reality show. His sudden departure has left his family, friends, fellow artists, and fans in deep sorrow.
Kamal Haasan's Emotional Message
Robo Shankar had been unwell for some time. According to media reports, he was suffering from jaundice and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Just a day before his demise, he suddenly fainted on a shooting set. Unit members rushed him to the hospital, but his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on the night of September 18. His last rites will be performed on Friday. As soon as the news of his passing broke, social media was flooded with messages of condolence.
Veteran Tamil actor Kamal Haasan expressed deep sorrow over Robo Shankar's passing. In an emotional post written in Tamil, he said, "Robo Shankar, Robo is just a name. In my eyes, you were a human, my younger brother. Will you leave me? You are gone, your work is complete. But my work is still pending. You left us yesterday, so tomorrow is ours."
Radhika Sarathkumar Also Expresses Grief
Actress Radhika Sarathkumar also expressed her condolences on Robo Shankar's demise. She wrote on social media, "He always kept everyone happy with his humor and worked very hard to give his best. This is a great loss for the film industry. I pray that God gives strength to his family and friends during this difficult time."
The entire industry is in shock over Robo Shankar's sudden death. Fans are remembering him by sharing his old photos and videos on social media. Hashtags like #RoboShankar and #RIPRoboShankar are trending on Twitter (X) and Instagram.
Robo Shankar's Career
Robo Shankar was known in the Tamil film industry for his unique comic timing and energetic style. He worked in many hit films and TV shows. His specialty was that he wasn't limited to comedy; he also left a deep impression in character roles. His performances both made audiences laugh and moved them emotionally.
Additionally, he was part of several reality shows and became beloved by audiences from all walks of life due to his personality and humble nature. Robo Shankar is survived by his wife, Priyanka Shankar, and daughter, Indraja Shankar. Indraja worked in superstar Vijay's film ‘Bigil’ and is gradually making her mark in Tamil cinema. Her father's demise has left her and the entire family in deep shock.
