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Theepetti Ganesan

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Theepetti Ganesan
Born
Karthik

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

Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021) 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

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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

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  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.

Films

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Year Film Role Notes
2009 Renigunta Prem Kumar a.k.a. Dabba
2010 Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
2011 Ayudha Porattam Ganesh
2011 Rajapattai
2012 Kadhal Paathai
2012 Ustad Hotel Ismail Malayalam film
2012 Billa II Muthu
2012 Neerparavai
2014 Endrendrum
2015 Buddhanin Sirippu
2015 Thiruttu Rail
2016 Paisa Murugan's friend
2016 Mandya to Mumbai Kannada film
2018 Kolamavu Kokila Special appearance in promotional song
2018 Thodraa Shankar's friend
2019 Kanne Kalaimaane Kannan's friend
2019 Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma
2021 Border Posthumous release
2023 Uruchidhai Posthumous release
2023 Annamalaiyin Porulu Posthumous release
TBD Idam Porul Yaeval

Death

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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

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  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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