Tamil Actor Karthik Sabesh Passes Away at 37 in Chennai
Karthik Sabesh, a noted Tamil actor and nephew of music director Deva, has died at 37 in Chennai after a prolonged illness.
Chennai, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Karthik Sabesh, a prominent actor in Tamil cinema, passed away late Monday night at a private hospital in Chennai. He was just 37 years old. Karthik was the son of music director Sabesh and the nephew of the late music composer Deva. He is survived by his wife, Ramya Karthik, and their two daughters.
Sources close to the family revealed that Karthik had been unwell for some time and was receiving treatment at the hospital. He took his last breath around 11:15 PM on Monday.
His body will be taken to his home soon, allowing friends and fans to pay their final respects. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 PM at the crematorium in Valasaravakkam, Chennai.
Karthik Sabesh had a notable career in Tamil cinema, featuring in films such as “Dam,” “Vallavan,” “Pattathu Yaanai,” and “Kulir 100.” He was part of a musical legacy, being the son of Sabesh, who was the brother of the celebrated music director Deva.
Deva, known as “Thenisai Thendral,” contributed music to over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. His passing had already sent shockwaves through the film industry, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures like superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Deva was revered for his work on several hit films, including “Annamalai,” “Arunachalam,” and “Basha,” and is credited with popularizing the unique music style known as “Gana” in Tamil cinema. He composed numerous tracks and lent his voice to many songs.
The loss of Karthik Sabesh is felt deeply across the Tamil film community, marking the end of a promising talent.
