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Taking to his X timeline, Vijay, in Tamil, wrote, "I am shocked and saddened to learn of the demise of my dear friend Robo Shankar. From the small screen to the silver screen, he etched out a unique place for himself with his sense of humour.He was a gentleman who would be affectionate towards everyone. I extend my deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late actor. I pray to God that his soul rests in peace."

Several political leaders, actors and film industry professionals including Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, actors Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Silambarasan and Karthi have condoled the demise of actor Robo Shankar.

For the unaware, well known Tamil film actor and comedian Robo Shankar, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here in the city for a complex abdominal condition passed away on Thursday.

He was 46 years old.

Robo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and his daughter Indraja, who acted alongside actor Vijay in his blockbuster film 'Bigil'.

GEM hospital, where the actor was treated, in a medical bulletin said, "Mr. Robo Sankar was admitted to GEM Hospital, Perungudi, Chennai, on 16th September 2025 in a critical condition with a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction secondary to a complex abdominal condition. He was managed in the critical care unit with intensive medical management. Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary team, his condition deteriorated rapidly. He was declared dead on 18th September 2025 at 9.05 PM."

The body of the actor has been kept at his residence for the public to pay homage. The last rites of the actor are to be performed on Friday afternoon.

- IANS