Kollywood
woke
up
to
a
heartbreaking
news
this
morning.
Vivekh,
one
of
the
key
actors
of
the
film
industry
passed
away
today
(April
17)
at
a
private
hospital
in
Chennai.
As
per
the
latest
statement
released
by
the
hospital,
the
59-year-old
actor
died
following
a
heart
attack.
Popularly
called
'Chinna
Kalaivanar',
Vivekh
was
best
known
for
his
comic
roles
and
dialogues
that
left
an
everlasting
impression
on
the
audience.
Starting
off
as
a
mimicry
artist,
the
actor
was
introduced
to
films
by
veteran
director
K
Balachander.
The
star
didn't
take
much
time
to
garner
the
attention
of
a
bigger
audience
after
he
had
shared
screen
space
with
the
superstars
of
Kollywood,
most
of
the
time
as
their
friend.
Vivekh
was
honoured
with
Padma
Shri
in
2009
and
Honorary
Doctorate
in
2015
for
his
contribution
to
Indian
Cinema.
His
best
work
includes
Vaali
(1999),
Alaipayuthey
(2000),
Kushi
(2000),
Priyamaanavale
(2000),
Badri
(2001),
Run
(2002),
Dhool
(2003),
Boys
(2003),
Anniyan
(2005),
Sivaji
(2007)
Kuruvi
(2008)
and
Singam
(2010)
among
many
others.
Expressing
sadness
and
mourning
his
untimely
loss,
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
and
several
celebrities
from
the
south
film
industry
industry
took
to
their
social
media
handles
to
offer
condolences
to
Vivek's
loved
ones.
The
untimely
demise
of
noted
actor
Vivek
has
left
many
saddened.
His
comic
timing
and
intelligent
dialogues
entertained
people.
Both
in
his
films
and
his
life,
his
concern
for
the
environment
and
society
shone
through.
Condolences
to
his
family,
friends
and
admirers.
Om
Shanti.
நடிகனின்
கடமை
நடிப்பதோடு
முடிந்தது
என்று
இருந்துவிடாமல்
தனக்குச்
செய்த
சமூகத்துக்கு
தானும்
ஏதேனும்
செய்ய
விரும்பியவர்,
செய்தவர்
நண்பர்
விவேக்.
மேதகு
கலாமின்
இளவலாக,
பசுமைக்
காவலராக
வலம்
வந்த
விவேக்கின்
மரணம்
தமிழ்ச்
சமூகத்திற்கு
ஏற்பட்ட
பேரிழப்பு.
மனதில்
விதைத்த
சிந்தனைகள்
வழியாக
தலைமுறைக்கும்
எங்கள்
நினைவில்
வாழ்வீர்கள்
விவேக்
சார்...
மீள
முடியாத
துயரத்தில்
தவிக்கும்
குடும்பத்தாருடன்
துணை
நிற்போம்...#RIPViveksir
pic.twitter.com/nc0Dl8aC7o
You
were
a
reason
for
many
smiles
and
laughters
sir.
A
great
comedian,
wonderful
actor
and
a
socially
conscious
citizen.
Unbearable
to
think
you
are
not
there
anymore.
Will
miss
you
as
one
of
your
fans.
#RipVivek
sir
💔🙏🙏
pic.twitter.com/d3kd9oHsqP
Deeply
saddened
by
the
sudden
demise
of
legendary
comedian
,social
worker
and
a
good
friend
@Actor_Vivek
sir
!
Unable
to
accept
it
!
Sincere
condolences
to
his
family
.
May
his
soul
rest
in
peace
!
pic.twitter.com/8QzFSD1J4T
Not
able
to
believe
this...
He
made
us
laugh,
he
educated
us
through
his
performances,
he
cared
for
this
world
and
helped
teach
us
how
to
take
care
of
it.
There
will
never
be
another
like
you
sir.
We
will
miss
you.
Rest
in
peace
@Actor_Vivek
sir#ripvivek
pic.twitter.com/3JXfRkn3T2
RIP
Vivek
Sir
!
💔💔
something
about
watching
you
on
screen
always
made
one
feel
like
we’ve
known
you
forever.
This
is
truly
heartbreaking.
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