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Renigunta actor Theepetti Ganesan passes away

Director Seenu Ramaswamy, who was closely associated with the actor, took to social media to confirm the news

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Tamil actor Karthik (a) Theepetti Ganesan, who shot to fame with his role in Renigunta (2009), passed away in Madurai today. 

Director Seenu Ramaswamy, who was closely associated with the actor, took to social media to confirm the news. 

In a tweet, he said, "I was shocked to know the sad demise of actor Karthik aka Theepetti Ganesan who had acted in my films. He was under treatment at Madurai Rajaji Hospital. Heartfelt condolences Ganesa."

Apart from Renigunta, Ganesan was also known for his work in films like Billa 2, Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, and Kanne Kalaimaane.

Many fans on social media expressed their condolences for his demise. 

The actor is survived by his wife and two children.

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