Delhi Ganesh passes away: Rajinikanth calls the late actor 'A wonderful human being, an exceptional actor'

Delhi Ganesh, the veteran Tamil actor, who has shared screen space with several leading actors, is no more as the 80-year-old actor passed away due to aging reasons on the late night of November 9. Delhi Ganesh's demise has shocked fans and cinema stars. Many fans took to social media to share their condolences over the veteran actor's demise. Rajinikanth too joined the bandwagon, he has shared his condolences as he wrote, "My dear friend Delhi Ganesh was a wonderful human being and an exceptional actor. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Om Shanti." It is worth mentioning that Delhi Ganesh and Rajinikanth shared the screen in several memorable Tamil films including 'Mullum Malarum', 'Velaikaran', 'Thillu Mullu', 'Enthiran', and others.

The funeral of Delhi Ganesh will take place tomorrow (Nov 11), while his mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Chennai.. Many celebrities from the film industry have come forward to pay their respects to the late Delhi Ganesh, honoring his legacy as an actor and as a cherished figure in Tamil cinema. Actors, directors, and his colleagues, including Sivakumar, Karthi, Vetri Maaran, and others shared heartfelt messages when they visited his residence in Chennai to pay their last tribute.

Over his career, Ganesh aka Delhi Ganesh starred in over 400 films, earning acclaim for his memorable roles and contributions to Tamil cinema, including the prestigious Kalaimamani Award. His legacy endures as one of Tamil cinema’s beloved character actors, and he was last seen on big screens in Shankar's directorial 'Indian 2' featuring Kamal Haasan in the lead role.