Delhi Ganesh passes away: Colleagues and fans mourn actor, tributes pour in on the internet

On Sunday morning, folks in Chennai learned that well-known actor Delhi Ganesh had died at home on Saturday night at the age of 80. He was not only a well-known actor, but also admired by his colleagues in the Tamil cinema business. The actor last appeared in Kamal Haasan's Indian 2, which was released a few months ago. His funeral will be place on Monday, November 11.

Tributes pour in for Delhi Ganesh

Celebrities from Tamil cinema, politicians, and fans have expressed their condolences on social media following his unexpected death.

Tamil star Karthi wrote, ¡°Saddened by the demise of Delhi Ganesh, sir. His iconic roles in numerous films and his ability to bring to life, unforgettable characters on screen will forever be etched in the history of Tamil cinema. You will be deeply missed, sir.¡±

On Sunday morning, Karthi and his father, renowned actor Sivakumar, paid their condolences at Delhi Ganesh's residence.

Saddened by the demise of Delhi Ganesh sir. His iconic roles in numerous films and his ability to bring to life, unforgettable characters on screen will forever be etched in the history of Tamil cinema. You will be deeply missed sir.

¡ª Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) November 10, 2024

Actor Sriman was among the first to post, saying, ¡°Versatile actor, Respected Delhi Ganesh sir. May your soul rest in peace. Physically we will miss you. But your performance your screen presence will be alive for ever. Miss you sir.¡±

Versatile actor Respected
Delhi Ganesh sir ?
May your soul rest in peace
Physically we will miss you
But your performance your screen presence will be alive for ever
Miss you sir pic.twitter.com/69wpyK4MOq

¡ª actor sriman (@ActorSriman) November 10, 2024

Meanwhile, Shubh Mangal Saadan director RS Prasanna wrote, ¡°Heartbreaking to even think the LEGEND is no more. Delhi Ganesh Sir - one of the most encouraging, humble, supportive, positive and unbelievably talented thespians of humor and drama. Kalayana Samayal Saadham would not exist without your generosity Sir. Om Shanti. Love You Sir.¡±

Dear DELHI GANESH MY SINCERE PRAYERS FOR YOUR GOOD SOUL TO ATTAIN SATHGADHI. OHM SHANTHI. YOU WILL BE LIVING IN THIS DIGITAL MEDIA. OHM SHANTHI ? pic.twitter.com/Dr8g6ftRgB

¡ª S.VE.SHEKHER?? (@SVESHEKHER) November 10, 2024

Here's what some other people from the industry wrote

My most favourite actor my roll model Miss U #DelhiGanesh sir #RIPDelhiGanesh pic.twitter.com/Rtoc5UA1Tl

¡ª Kaali Venkat (@kaaliactor) November 10, 2024

Also read: Delhi Ganesh passes away: Internet remembers iconic scenes, calls him 'best character artist'

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