Robo Shankar Death: Kamal Haasan, Radikaa, MK Stalin and others MOURN Tamil actor’s death

Robo Shankar, a Tamil actor and comedian who was well-known for his comic timing in movies with Dhanush and Thalapathy Vijay, died at the age of 46. On Thursday night, the actor passed away in Chennai's GEM Hospital. Robo Shankar was hospitalised on September 16, 2025, in serious condition because of "a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiple organ failure secondary to a complex abdominal condition," the hospital acknowledged in a statement. His condition deteriorated in the critical care unit despite intense treatment, and he died on September 18 at 9:05 PM.

Kamal Haasan, Radikaa Sarathkumar, others mourn

As the news broke, condolences came in from all throughout the entertainment business. Kamal Haasan, an actor-politician, sent a profoundly personal message on X. "Robo Shankar Robo is just a pseudonym. In my dictionary, you are a human. Therefore, my younger brother. So, will you just leave me and go? You left, your job is done. My job remains unfinished. You leave tomorrow for us. Therefore, tomorrow is ours."

Radikaa Sarathkumar remembered him for his relentless hard work and humour: "Always kept everyone happy with his humour and worked very hard to keep giving his best. Such a great great loss. My prayers to the family and friends to be strong. RIP"

Chief Minister MK Stalin also condoled his passing: "Starting from stage performances, he expanded his journey into television and cinema, entertaining the people of Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to his bereaved family members and the film fraternity mourning his loss."

Varalakshmi Sarathkumar was shocked and shared a snapshot of her call records with him, writing, "I spoke to him on Sunday and now he's no more... just too sudden. I just can't believe it."

Simran described him as "a talent that gave smiles to millions," while Silambarasan (Simbu) said in his tribute, "It is extremely painful to lose a person who always shared laughter. His smiles that continue to live in us will forever remain etched as memories."

Robo Shankar career

Robo Shankar became well-known for his hilarious roles in movies like Vellainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran (starring Vishnu Vishal), Irumbu Thirai (starring Vishal), and Maari (starring Dhanush). With shows like Kanni Theevu, Sembaruthi, Kings of Comedy Juniors, and Top Cooku Dupe Cooku Season 2, he enjoyed comparable popularity on television. The last time we saw Robo Shankar was in the Naveedh S Fareedh-written and directed movie Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu.