Veteran actor and comedian Pandu lat breath on May 6. He was contracted with Covid-19 and was admitted at a private hospital in Chennai.

The 74-year-old succumbed to the illness at hospital while treatment. Pandu used to play comedy roles in Tamil films. The news of sudden demise of Pandu has left Kollywood in shock. He is survived by his wife Kumudha and sons, Prabhu, Panchu and Pintu. Recently, director KV Anand died of Covid-19 complications. Now, actor Pandu passed away on Thursday morning at a hospital. Reportedly, his wife Kumudha is still in hospital under treatement. While Producer and distributor G Dhananjayan took to Twitter sharing the sad news with his followers. He wrote that it is very shocking to hear the news about actor Pandu's death and paid his last respects. Talking about Pandu’s career, the actor developed a keen interest in films after completing his schooling. He made his debut as an actor in 1970 with Maanavan in which he played the role of a student. He also contributed in designing the AIADMK party’s logo under the leadership and supervision of MGR aka MG Ramachandran.

However, it was his role in Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo that fetched him recognition. In the film, he shared screen space with his brother Idichapuli Selvaraj. Some of famous films of comedian Pandu includes Kadhal Kottai, Panakkaran, Deiva Vaaku, Rajadhi Raja Raja, Naattamai, Ullathai Allitha, Vali, Jodi.

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