Shocking: Popular supporting actor in Tamil Cinema passes away at 38: Kollywood pays tribute!

(This article is authored by Alar) 

Not only did Soori gain popularity from the popular Parotta shop comedy in the movie 'Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu', but Hari Vairavan, who played along, has also won the hearts of audiences with his innocent humour. With the prominence, Vairavan acted in supporting roles in the movies 'Naan Mahaan Alla' and 'Kullanari Kootam'. 

In a shocking piece of news, Vairavan has passed away at around 12.15 am on Saturday - December 3 at the age of 38 in Madurai due to ill health. After learning about his demise, several actors in the Tamil Cinema industry are mourning his loss and expressing condolences to his family. Taking to Twitter, actor Soori wrote, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of brother Vairavan this morning." 

"I pray that Goddess Meenakshi gives all the strength to the family members who are suffering from his loss", Soori added by sharing a picture of the deceased actor. Vishnu Vishal, who played the lead role in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, took to Twitter and wrote, "Sorry Vairavan. May your soul rest in peace. Memories with you from Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu will last forever." 

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File photo: (L-R) Vishnu Vishal, Soori, and Hari Vairavan in the movie 'Kullanari Koottam". 

 

Hari Vairavan was a native of Madurai and he had been undergoing treatment for the past several months due to ill health. Actor Kayal Devaraj has posted on his Facebook page that actor Hari Vairavan, who was ill for the past few months, died at 12.15 am on Saturday. In the post, he said, "Hari Vairavan, who acted in the films Kulllnari Kootam, passed away today (3.12.2022) at 12.15 am. Suffering from diabetes, both his kidneys were failed. His body will be cremated today at 4.30 pm in Katchanendal, Madurai district. He has a wife and a daughter." 

It's worth remembering that Hari Vairavan told a private Tv channel that he has had diabetes for 11 years, that it has hurt and inflamed many parts of his body, and that he has spent all of his jewellery and money on medical bills. Many of Hari Vairavan's admirers are saddened by his untimely demise. It was reported that Vairavan suffered a health setback this February in the midst of facing financial stress owing to not acting in the movies. 

Earlier, Vairavan appealed for an euthanasia by stating that he can't able to see the pain gone through by his wife due to his health condition. He said he was in a grave financial distress and that he was struggling to spend for his treatment. Several actors including Vijay Sethupathi, Soori, and Vishnu Vishal came forward and supported Vairavan in his medical treatment. 

Vairavan married Kavitha in 2018 and the couple has a daughter. The family has been anguishing the loss of Vairavan, who was the only source of income. As the deceased actor is on his final journey, several relatives and fans are appealing to the actors and the Tamil Nadu artists association to financially support the devastated family. 

 

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