Tamil actor & comedian Nellai Siva dies of heart attack at 69

Mumbai : Nellai Siva,  Popular comedian and supporting actor died on May 11 after suffering a heart attack. He also had other age-related ailments. Nellai Siva was 69. His final rites will be performed by his family members in Tirunelveli today. The last few weeks have seen several actors succumbing to Covid-19, heart attack and various other illnesses. From Vivekh to actor Pandu, many actors have died in the last month.

Reportedly, Nellai Siva suffered a heart attack at his home in Panagudi in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. He was unmarried. Hence, his brother’s children will perform the rituals at his funeral today, May 12.

Nellai Siva was famous for his collaboration with Vadivelu. He was last seen in Trisha’s Paramapadham Vilayattu, which was released directly on Disney+Hotstar last month. He also played an important role in Vijay Television’s popular serial, Pandian Stores.

Siva made his debut in the Tamil film industry with director Pandiarajan’s Aan Paavam. He then went on to act in films like Anbe Sivam, Mahaprabhu, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Kannum Kannum.

He made a mark in Kollywood and was popular for his Nellai slang. Some of Siva’s popular films include Saamy, Thirupaachi, Kireedam and Imsai Arasan 23 aam Pulikecei, among others.

Apart from films, Siva had also acted in serials including Pandian Stores and Mama Mapillai.