Tamil actor-comedian Robo Shankar passes away at 46

In style Tamil actor and comic Robo Shankar handed away on Thursday (September 18, 2025) in Chennai. He was 46.

Shankar was admitted on the GEM Hospital, a personal hospital within the metropolis, on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) after he reportedly fainted on the units of a movie he was engaged on.

“He was admitted in a vital situation with a large gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction secondary to a posh stomach situation. He was managed within the vital care unit with intensive medical administration. Regardless of the perfect efforts of our multidisciplinary workforce, his situation deteriorated quickly,” stated Dr. S. Asokan, CEO of GEM Hospital, Perungudi.

On Wednesday (September 17, 2025), the actor was shifted to the intensive care unit after his situation worsened. Nevertheless, he breathed his final this night at round 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (September 18, 2025).

Shankar, who hailed from Madurai, earned his moniker ‘Robo’ for his robot-style dance strikes. After showing in lots of small roles within the 2000s, the actor discovered his break in Star Vijay’s fashionable actuality stand-up comedy present, Kalakka Povathu Yaaru.

Due to his comedic timing and distinctive physique language, Shankar was then solid in lots of fashionable Tamil movies corresponding to Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. His efficiency within the latter, particularly, catapulted him to fame.

Over time, Shankar has starred in lots of movies corresponding to Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran, Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, Singam 3, Viswasam, and Cobra; nevertheless, he can be most remembered for his spectacular flip in Dhanush’s Maari.

Just a few years in the past, Shankar distanced himself from the limelight as he was receiving extended therapy for jaundice. Many Tamil cinema followers had then expressed their considerations as a result of his drastic weight reduction. In 2023, the actor was embroiled in an argument for housing two Alexandrine parakeets, a particular which are protected underneath Schedule (IV) of the Wildlife Safety Act, 1972.

However actor bounced again quickly, showing in lots of tv exhibits and movies corresponding to Are You Okay Child?, Singapore Saloon and Jolly O Gymkhana. He was final seen this yr within the comedy drama Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu.

Robo Shankar is survived by his spouse, actor Priyanka Shankar, and his daughter, actor and influencer Indraja Shankar.

The information about Shankar’s demise has come as a shock. For the reason that information broke out, many followers and trade colleagues of the actor have been expressing their condolences. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan paid his tribute with a heartfelt word on his X deal with.