Chennai: Robo Shankar, a renowned comedy actor from the Tamil television and film industry, has passed away suddenly at the age of 46. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the film industry, his family, and fans. Illness and Hospitalization Details Some initially reported that he was suffering from complications following jaundice, while others said he collapsed during filming and suffered a heart attack. However, according to a medical report from GEM Hospital, a private hospital in Chennai, Robo Shankar suffered gastrointestinal bleeding and multi-organ failure. Jolly LLB 3 Review: Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi shine together in a powerful comedy legal drama He was immediately admitted to the hospital on September 16, 2025, after collapsing during filming. The hospital bulletin stated that he was admitted in critical condition due to a complicated stomach ailment. He was kept under constant medical supervision in the ICU (Critical Care Unit), and every effort was made to improve his condition. Final Times and Confirmation of Death However, his condition continued to deteriorate, and despite all efforts, he was declared dead at 9:05 pm on September 18, 2025. The hospital said in a statement, "Despite the efforts of our expert team, his condition did not improve, and he passed away." [caption id="attachment_158444" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Sivakarthikeyan breaks down in tears; bids farewell to Robo Shankar[/caption] Past Health Issues and Career Robo Shankar suffered from jaundice a few years ago, after which he followed a strict diet and lost significant weight. Seeing his physical transformation, many fans expressed concern about his health. However, he quickly recovered and returned to work in television and films. His last television appearance was on Sun TV's cooking reality show "Top Cooku Dup Cooku," from which he was recently eliminated. Celebrity Tributes and Funeral As soon as news of his death spread, many prominent Tamil cinema stars, including Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, and Vijay Antony, visited his home in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, to pay their last respects. His funeral is expected to take place this evening. Major breakthrough in Disha Patani’s firing case: Two shooters arrested, two killed in encounter Robo Shankar was a versatile artist who won hearts with his humor and acting. His sudden passing is a huge loss to Tamil cinema. Fans and colleagues are in tears, but his memory and work will live on forever.
