Theepetti Ganesan
Born
Karthik

October 16, 1990
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
DiedMarch 22, 2021 (aged 30)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
OccupationActor
Known forRenigunta
Children2

Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021), also known by his birth name Karthik, was an Indian actor. He was known for playing prominent supporting roles in Seenu Ramasamy's directorial films. His breakthrough performance came in the film Renigunta (2009).[1]

Life

In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in last few years and revealed that his film career was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He also engaged in small scale businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic time in order to run his family.[3] He also urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan had offered him financial assistance.[4]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2009ReniguntaPrem Kumar a.k.a. DabbaTamil
2010Thenmerku ParuvakaatruTamil
2011Ayudha PorattamGaneshTamil
2011RajapattaiTamil
2012Kadhal PaathaiTamil
2012Ustad HotelIsmailMalayalam
2012Billa IIMuthuTamil
2012NeerparavaiTamil
2014EndrendrumTamil
2015Buddhanin SirippuTamil
2015Thiruttu RailTamil
2016PaisaMurugan's friendTamil
2016Mandya to MumbaiKannada
2018Kolamavu KokilaTamilSpecial appearance in promotional song
2018ThodraaShankar's friendTamil
2019Kanne KalaimaaneKannan's friendTamil
2019Natpuna Ennanu TheriyumaTamil
2021BorderTamilPosthumous release
2023UruchidhaiTamilPosthumous release
2023Annamalaiyin PoruluTamilPosthumous release
TBDIdam Porul YaevalTamil

Death

He died on 22 March 2021 in Madurai due to illness.[5][6] Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at Madurai Rajaji Hospital.

References

  1. ↑ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "'Billa 2' actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away in Madurai". The News Minute. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ↑ Janani K. (22 March 2021). "Actor Theepetti Ganesan dies in Madurai due to ill health". India Today. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Tamil Bigg Boss 1 fame Snehan visits Theepetti Ganesan after his video seeking financial aid goes viral". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "நடிகர் தீப்பெட்டி கணேசன் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Renigunta actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
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