Filmmaker Shankar expressed his grief over the demise of veteran actor and comedian Vivekh.

Shankar, who directed Vivekh in Boys, Anniyan, Sivaji, and Indian 2, took to Twitter to share his condolences. "Today we lost an amazing actor, wonderful human being and lover of nature: Padma Shri Vivek. His contributions to my films, Tamil Film Industry and to society is immeasurable, so is this loss. May his soul Rest In Peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans," wrote the filmmaker. 

Shankar's Indian 2 and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir will mark the late comedian's final film appearances.