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Theepetti Ganesan
Born
Karthik

October 16, 1990
DiedMarch 22, 2021 (aged 30)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
OccupationActor
Known forRenigunta
Children2

Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021), also known by his birth name Karthik, 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 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 urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan had offered him financial assistance.[4]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Language Notes
2009 Renigunta Prem Kumar a.k.a. Dabba Tamil
2010 Thenmerku Paruvakaatru Tamil
2011 Ayudha Porattam Ganesh Tamil
2011 Rajapattai Tamil
2012 Kadhal Paathai Tamil
2012 Ustad Hotel Ismail Malayalam
2012 Billa II Muthu Tamil
2012 Neerparavai Tamil
2014 Endrendrum Tamil
2015 Buddhanin Sirippu Tamil
2015 Thiruttu Rail Tamil
2016 Paisa Murugan's friend Tamil
2016 Mandya to Mumbai Kannada
2018 Kolamavu Kokila Tamil Special appearance in promotional song
2018 Thodraa Shankar's friend Tamil
2019 Kanne Kalaimaane Kannan's friend Tamil
2019 Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma Tamil
2021 Border Tamil Posthumous release
2023 Uruchidhai Tamil Posthumous release
2023 Annamalaiyin Porulu Tamil Posthumous release
TBD Idam Porul Yaeval Tamil

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

  1. ^ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away in Madurai". The News Minute. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ Janani K. (22 March 2021). "Actor Theepetti Ganesan dies in Madurai due to ill health". India Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Tamil Bigg Boss 1 fame Snehan visits Theepetti Ganesan after his video seeking financial aid goes viral". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ "நடிகர் தீப்பெட்டி கணேசன் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Renigunta actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.