Sevvalai Rasu Passes Away: The Actor Who Impressed Us As 'Ponam Thinni' In Paruthiveeran Is No More!

Sevvalai Rasu Passes Away: Sevvalai Rasu, who played the character of 'Ponam Thinni' in the movie Paruthiveeran, passed away today. There are reports that he died due to ill health. His loss has shocked fans and celebrities in Tamil film industry. In this situation, a lot of information about him has been revealed.

Introduced By Bharathiraja

Be it movies or small screen only a few actors have a unique character and talent. Actor Sevvalai Rasu is one such unique performer. He acted in more than 200 films. It is said that he passed away today due to ill health at the age of 70. Sevvalai Rasu was introduced by director Bharathiraja in the movie Kizhakku Cheemaiyile.

Although he has acted in many characters in various films, his unique recognition is his voice. His native place is a village in Theni district. He used to graze goats and cows there. Then he would often walk seven kilometers to watch a movie.

Sevvalai Rasu Is An MGR Fan

At the age of 14, he was longing to get a chance to act in movies. Then he got married at the age of 19. After his marriage, he has become a prominent figure in the AIADMK party. MGR was his favorite actor and he enjoyed MGR's films very much.

He used to cry watching MGR movies. That's when an advertisement for the movie Kizhakku Cheemayile came in. They had given that there was a need for matured men belonging to the village panchayat. At that time Rasu was the city secretary. Rasu has bought a big garland to see director Bharathiraja.

Then Bharathiraja asked him the reason for his visit. To that, Sevvalai Rasu has told "I have come after seeing the advertisement given by you." He also said that he is a one take artist. Immediately, Bharathiraja told him to cut off all his hair and take off his dress. That's how Rasu has been introduced in the cinema.