A dis-heartening news that has left the people deeply shocked is the untimely death of popular comedy actor ‘Vadivel’ Balaji who was widely famous across the state for his performance in various TV shows.
He passed away today on September 10 at a Government Hospital in Chennai. Aged 42, Balaji was admitted at a private hospital in the city, 15 days ago and then was shifted to a Government hospital.
He succumbed to heart attack today morning. He was one among the group of actors who got their breakthrough via Vijay TV’s reality comedy show Kalakkapovadhu Yaaru.
Actor Robo Shankar who shared a long relationship with ‘Vadivel' Balaji shared a video message in which he spoke about how they had performed together for over 19 years. “He would single-handedly entertain the crowds, no matter how many thousands were present in the audience. He was a great artist who would make people laugh,” he said. He also mentioned that they had met him just 10 days ago and wished speedy recovery. Disheartened at his friend’s death, Robo Shankar also says that he hates God as “Vadivel Balaji didn't deserve this brutal death”.
On the other hand, KPY Dheena too breaks down as he narrates how he met Vadivelu Balaji for the very first time and shares how he leads the team gracefully. Sharing his pain, Dheena also reveals that he was planning to visit the actor in the hospital but as his immunity power was low, visitors were not allowed much and then came this saddening news!