Theepetti Ganesan, who has acted in Tamil films ' 'Billa 2', 'Thenmerku Paruvakaatru' and 'Renigunta', died in Madurai. He passed away at the Rajaji Government Hospital where he was undergoing treatment.
Director Seenu Ramsamy, who cast him in his movie tweeted: "I was shocked to know the sad demise of actor
Karthik aka Theepetti Ganesan who had acted in my films.
He was under treatment at Madurai Rajaji Hospital. Heartfelt condolences Ganesa." Ganesan is survived by his wife and children.
Last year, in April when the corona-induced lockdown was in place, he had published a video requesting
Ajith to support his children and their education as he was in dire need of financial support. In a moving video, he pleaded with folded hands requesting to take the message to Ajith with who he acted in Billa 2. In the video; he mentioned that if Ajith gets to know of his plight, he would surely come forward to help him and said that Ajith was the only one to call him by his actual name Karthik.
Choreographer, actor and director Raghava Lawerence had shared the message and mentioned that he would take it to the attention of Ajith's manager.
Lawrence stated that he would support the children' education. However, no one knows whether Ajith received the message or reached out to the actor.
Now after the demise of the actor, Lawrence has stated that he would take care of his children. He tweeted, "Brother, I will take care of your children’s. Rest in peace."