Actor Ramu shot to the limelight for his brilliant performance in director Sasi's film 'Poo', which featured actress Parvathy and actor Srikanth in the lead.
CHENNAI: Tamil actor 'Poo' Ramu passed away at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital on Monday evening. He starred in several well-received Tamil films, including 'Pariyaerum Perumal', 'Soorarai Pottru', 'Karnan' and 'Nedunalvaadai.' He has been undergoing treatment since June 24 after a heart attack. The actor’s last rites took place on June 28. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed condolences on learning of the actor's demise.
In a statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin said, "(I am)deeply saddened to learn of the demise of actor 'Poo' Ramu. He won a place for himself in the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu with his acting in films. Those with a progressive mindset will always remember his contribution in taking the ideologies of the Left to the common masses through street theatre."
"I express my deepest condolences and offer my consolation to all those near and dear to the actor, including his family members and friends in the film industry", the Chief Minister said.
Several actors and technicians, including Mammootty, Kaali Venkat, and director Lenin Bharathi have expressed their condolences.
Actor Ramu rose to fame with his brilliant performance in director Sasi's film 'Poo.' His performance in the movie became so famous he became known as ‘Poo’ Ramu.
