Popular Tamil Comedian Pandu Dies of Covid-19, Celebs Mourn His Demise

Veteran Tamil actor Pandu breathed his last on Thursday (May 6) after battling COVID-19, The actor was 74 years old.

Pandu tested positive for the virus some days ago along with his wife Kumudha who is still being treated for COVID. The couple have three sons. Tributes to the late actor have deluged Twitter. "Better to switch off from all social media for some time. Very shocking to read this morning's news. #RIPPandu sir, one of the finest human beings and actors," tweeted producer Dhananjayan. 

Pandu was handpicked by matinee idol and former chief minister MG Ramachandran (MGR) to design the party’s symbol and flag after he split from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1972 and launched the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or ADMK (later renamed AIADMK). 

Pandu made his debut in the 1970 film Maanavan and went on to play comic and character roles in several films with leading actors. Pandu also ran a firm, Capital Letters, which designed signboards.