Robo Shankar Death: Tamil Actor Passes Away at 46, Kamal Haasan Leads Tributes

Robo Shankar:Very sad news is coming from the Tamil industry. Popular Tamil actor and comedianRobo Shankarpassed away on Thursday (September 18, 2025) in Chennai (Robo Shankar death). The actor breathed his last at the age of 46 (Robo Shankar age).Robo Shankar's death (Robo Shankar Passes Away) has dealt a severe blow to the entire Tamil industry. 

Robo Shankar was admitted to the hospital 

Let us tell you that Robo Shankar was admitted to GEM Hospital, a private hospital in the city, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (Robo Shankar latest news) after he reportedly fainted on a film set. Dr. S. Ashokan, CEO of GEM Hospital in Perungudi (robo shankar death reason), said, "He was admitted in a critical condition due to massive bleeding in the abdomen and multiple organ failure (what happened to Robo Shankar). He was kept in the critical care unit with intensive medical management. (Robo Shankar admitted in hospital) Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary team, his condition deteriorated rapidly." He was shifted to the ICU on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) (Robo Shankar death news) when his condition worsened. However, he breathed his last today (Thursday, September 18, 2025) at around 8:30 pm.

Kamal Haasan expressed grief

As soon as the news broke, condolences poured in from the industry, with stalwarts like Kamal Haasan paying emotional tributes. Kamal Haasan expressed his grief over the loss of his ex, writing, "Robo Shankar, Robo is just a pseudonym. In my dictionary, you are a human being. Therefore, my younger brother. So, will you leave me? You are gone, your work is done. My work is incomplete. You are leaving tomorrow for us. Therefore, tomorrow is ours." 

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister paid an emotional tribute

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin expressed grief over the death of Robo Shankar on X. His post in Tamil on X read, "We paid our respects to him by laying a wreath on his mortal remains at his residence. Brother Robo Shankar was truly amazing, starting his journey as a stage artist, achieving success on the small screen, and entertaining Tamil audiences with his realistic humor in films."

Robo Shankar family

Robo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka Shankar, daughter Indraja and son-in-law Karthik.

Robo Shankar's career (Robo Shankar Movies)

Shankar, a native of Madurai, earned the nickname "Robo" for his robot-style dance moves. After appearing in several small roles in the 2000s, he starred in several films, including "Viswasam" with Ajith, "Maari" with Dhanush, "Velainu Vandutha Vellikaran" with Vishnu Vishal, and "Singam 3" with Surya. Thanks to his comedic timing and unique body language, Robo Shankar was subsequently cast in several popular Tamil films, such as Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. His performance in the latter film, in particular, brought him fame.

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