Theepetti Ganesan
Theepetti Ganesan | |
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| Born | Karthik October 16, 1990 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | March 22, 2021 (aged 30) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Renigunta |
| Children | 2 |
Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 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]
Life
In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in the 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 asked for financial assistance for his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan had offered him financial assistance.[4]
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Renigunta | Prem Kumar a.k.a. Dabba | |
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | ||
| 2011 | Ayudha Porattam | Ganesh | |
| Rajapattai | |||
| 2012 | Kadhal Paathai | ||
| Ustad Hotel | Ismail | Malayalam film | |
| Billa II | Muthu | ||
| Neerparavai | |||
| 2014 | Endrendrum | ||
| Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai | Also playback singer | ||
| 2015 | Idam Porul Yaeval | Unreleased | |
| Buddhanin Sirippu | |||
| Thiruttu Rail | |||
| 2016 | Paisa | Murugan's friend | |
| Mandya to Mumbai | Jalendra | Kannada film | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Special appearance in promotional song | |
| Thodraa | Shankar's friend | ||
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Kannan's friend | |
| Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | |||
| 2023 | Uruchidhai | Posthumous release | |
| Annamalaiyin Porulu | Posthumous release | ||
| TBD | Border | ||
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.
References
- ↑ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away in Madurai". The News Minute. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ Janani K. (22 March 2021). "Actor Theepetti Ganesan dies in Madurai due to ill health". India Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil Bigg Boss 1 fame Snehan visits Theepetti Ganesan after his video seeking financial aid goes viral". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "நடிகர் தீப்பெட்டி கணேசன் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Renigunta actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.