Robo Shankar: Thalapathy Vijay mourns his 'Puli' co-star's demise, says, "I am shocked and saddened"

Actor and politician Thalapathy Vijay has expressed his condolences on the death of popular comedian Robo Shankar on his social media page. “I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of my friend Robo Shankar’s sudden passing. He has earned a unique identity from the small screen to the silver screen with his sense of humor.

He is a gentleman who treats everyone with love. I express my deepest condolences to his bereaved family and friends.

May his soul rest in peace," Vijay's statement was widely shared among fans.

Robo Shankar shared the screen space with Vijay in 'Puli', which was directed by Chimbudevan, and he played an interesting role in the fantasy drama.Robo Shanka collapsed on set due to illnessRobo Shankar had been suffering from ill health for the past few days.

On Wednesday evening, while shooting, he suddenly vomited blood and fainted on the film set. He was immediately taken to a private hospital in Perungudi. While admitted to the intensive care unit, doctors revealed that he was suffering from liver and kidney diseases. Despite intense treatments, his condition continued to deteriorate, and he passed away at around 8.30 pm on the night of September 18th.Rise to fame, a television star to big screen starRobo Shankar, 46, made his debut as a dancer on television. He later rose to fame by appearing in comedy shows and created a fan base for himself by playing different characters in the film world.

He suffered from jaundice in the past few years and lost weight, worrying fans. But his sudden disappearance, while he later recovered, officiated at his daughter's wedding, and continued acting in films, has shocked the film industry.Cinema stars pay their last respectsRobo Shankar's mortal remains were kept at his residence in Valasaravakkam, where family, friends, fans, and film industry celebrities are paying their respects. Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, Vijay Antony, MS Bhaskar, and several other Kollywood stars have paid their tribute to the Tamil actor, and extended their support to the late actor's family.