Thavasi (actor)
| Thavasi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Thavasi |
| Born | 1960 Madurai District, Madras State, India |
| Died | November 23, 2020 (aged 59–60) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Years active | 1993–2020 |
| Genres | Comedy |
Thavasi (1960 – 23 November 2020) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil films.[1]
Early life
Thavasi hailed from the village of Mattaparai near Nilakkottai in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India.[2][3] He is from Madurai.[4]
Career
Thavasi began his film career with Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993), directed by Bharathiraja.[5] He established himself as a reliable supporting actor, frequently portraying Hindu priests from rural backgrounds.[4] He was noted for his expressive body language, method acting, composed demeanour, distinct rough voice, and impeccable comedic timing. His long moustache became a signature part of his appearance.[2]
He gained wider recognition in Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013).[6][7]
His final film appearance was in Annaatthe (2021), directed by Siva, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role.[5]
Filmography
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)[5]
- Kalavani (2010)
- Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011)[2]
- Sundarapandian (2012)
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)[6]
- Komban (2015)
- Rajinimurugan (2016)
- Adra Machan Visilu (2016)
- Arthanari (2016)
- Mersal (2017)
- Kaalakkoothu (2018)
- Seemaraja (2018)
- Kanne Kalaimaane (2019)
- LKG (2019)
- Naadodigal 2 (2020)
- Ka Pae Ranasingam (2020)
- Annaatthe (2021)[5]
Death
Thavasi was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and passed away on 23 November 2020, following an eight-month battle with the illness.[8][9] Just days before his death, he publicly appealed for financial support from fellow actors and the general public to cover his medical expenses.[10][11]
He died at Saravana Hospital in Madurai. Toward the end of his life, he underwent extensive treatment.[2]
References
- ^ "Thavasi anna told me he is back; I'm sad he is no more: Robo Shankar". The Times of India. 2020-11-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b c d "நடிகர் தவசி மரணம் - தமிழக அரசுக்கு விடுத்த உருக்கமான கடைசி வேண்டுகோள்". BBC News தமிழ் (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ DIN (2020-11-23). "நடிகர் தவசி காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ a b "புற்றுநோயால் அவதிப்பட்டு வந்த நடிகர் தவசி காலமானார்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ a b c d "Actor Thavasi succumbs to cancer at hospital". The New Indian Express. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ a b "Tamil actor Thavasi passes away after long battle with cancer". www.timesnownews.com. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Thavasi, Tamil actor who sought financial assistance for cancer treatment, dies at 60". Firstpost. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "I'm very sad Thavasi Anna is no more: Robo Shankar". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2020-11-23). "Actor Thavasi dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Tamil actor Thavasi dies at 60 after long battle with cancer". India Today. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ பாரிஸ், என்.ஜி.மணிகண்டன், செ சல்மான் (2020-11-23). "மறைந்தார் நடிகர் தவசி... கலங்கும் திரையுலகம்!". www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-30.