Young Tamil actor Sethuraman, who was also a practising dermatologist, passed away in Chennai after a cardiac arrest. He was 36.
Sethuraman made his debut in Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya alongside Santhanam and Vishaka Singh. He also featured in films like Vaaliba Raja, 50/50 and Sakka Podu Podu Raja. He is survived by his wife and child.
Sethuraman was a close friend of actor Santhanam who paved for his entry into films. Santhanam also took to Twitter to condole the loss. “Totally shocked and depressed on the demise of my dear friend Dr.Sethu.. May his soul rest in peace, he tweeted.
Totally shocked and depressed on the demise of my dear friend Dr.Sethu.. May his soul rest in peace😔 pic.twitter.com/TuRnUxLleA
— Santhanam (@iamsanthanam) March 26, 2020
His Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya co-star Vishaka Singh tweeted. “I prayed this would be a hoax. Alas, it’s true. RIP, Sethu. So many memories from #KLTA …Such sadness and shock as I write this. May God give strength to your family,” she tweeted.
Totally shocked and depressed on the demise of my dear friend Dr.Sethu.. May his soul rest in peace😔 pic.twitter.com/TuRnUxLleA
— Santhanam (@iamsanthanam) March 26, 2020
Several other celebrities like actor Sathish, Prasanna, composer Anirudh Ravichander have also tweeted condolences.
Sad news. Actor and Doctor Sedhuraman passed away few hours ago due to cardiac arrest. My condolences to his family. RIP pic.twitter.com/SIlkfQ1qm2
— Sathish (@actorsathish) March 26, 2020
What a heartbreaking news to wake up!! Have known Dr.Sethu from his college days in Coimbatore. Such an active person n cant believe he had heart attack and he is no more. What a fragile life! #RIPDrSethu pic.twitter.com/ntay1gNcYo
— Prasanna (@Prasanna_actor) March 27, 2020
RIP Sethu. Shocked. Such a kind and gentle soul. Gone too soon.
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) March 26, 2020