MUMBAI: Tamil actor, producer and writer Venkat Subha breathed his last at 12.48 am on May 29 at a private hospital in Chennai. He was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 for the past ten days. His close friend and producer Amma Creations T Siva took to Twitter to share the sad news with his followers. Many celebrities including Radikaa Sarathkumar and Prakash Raj offered their condolences.

Nearly 10 days ago, Venkat Subha tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for treatment. Reportedly, his health condition worsened after which he was shifted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). However, on May 29 at 12.48 am he breathed his last.

His friend and producer T Siva took to Twitter to share the devastating news. His tweet in Tamil is translated as, "With extreme sadness, I would like to inform everyone that my friend, a great thinker, writer, creator and actor Venkat left for his heavenly abode at 12.48 am."

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Here is the tweet:

என் நண்பன், சிந்தனையாளன், எழுத்தாளன், படைப்பாளி, நடிகன் #வெங்கட் சற்றுமுன் 12.48 am க்கு இறைவனடி சேர்ந்தார் என்பதை தாள முடியாத வேதனையுடன் தெரிவித்து கொள்கிறேன்
T. சிவா pic.twitter.com/LMDkiFWi8b

— T Siva (@TSivaAmma) May 28, 2021

Venkat Subha has worked in films Mozhi, Azhagiya Theeye and Kanda Naal Mudhal. He also acted in several Tamil serials. He was a YouTube film reviewer for the channel, Touring Talkies.

Venkat Subha's death has sent shockwaves across the Tamil film industry. Several celebrities including Radikaa Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj and others took to social media to pay their last respects to Venkat.

Devastated. Gone too soon Venkat Subha sir. Even a few months back we chatted about future projects. Truly a great loss. #kandanaalmudhal wouldnt have happened if u hadn't set the ball rolling. @Prasanna_actor @evamkarthik @Lailalaughs @nandhini_js @prakashraaj @N_sujatha08 pic.twitter.com/003syVdDRC

— Priya V Kamakshi (@directorpriya_v) May 29, 2021

It is heart breaking Subha Venkat sir passed away...ohm shanthi...

— N.Nataraja Subramani (@natty_nataraj) May 29, 2021

#VenkatSubha sir - such a versatile person in the field of cinema and it’s really a huge loss. Still I could hear how much he praised about vallinam movie with his wishes. You reminds in our heart ever sir & deepest condolence to the family with respect pic.twitter.com/Bj498Cqxat

— Arivazhagan (@dirarivazhagan) May 29, 2021

RIP Venkat sir. Deepest condolences to the family.

— Thiru (@dir_thiru) May 29, 2021

Ahhh no. Painful .. Feeling helpless losing friends n family one by one ..life is going to be heavier with their memories..thank you venkat for being a part of my journey.. will miss you.rest in peace my friend pic.twitter.com/7kOaZhAPod

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 29, 2021

So very saddened to say goodbye to Venkat, his wife Subaa has been associated with me for many years in Radaan. Venkat was a kind, strong thinking person& known him for many years. Subaa fought so strongly for his recovery, heartbreaking to see he lost the fight. Prayers to all pic.twitter.com/43oorm0lvz

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) May 29, 2021

Since Venkat was a Covid patient, the Chennai Corporation officials will cremate his mortal remains in the presence of his family members. More details regarding Venkat's last rites will follow.

SOURCE – INDIA TODAY

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