Chennai: Noted Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh, who essayed a spectacular variety of memorable roles in over 400 films, passed away late Saturday night at his residence here following a brief illness, his family said.

Veteran actor ‘Delhi’ Ganesh, celebrated for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema, passed away late Saturday night at his residence in Ramapuram, following a brief illness. He was 80 years old.

Known for doing character-based roles and antagonists in Tamil films, Delhi Ganesh also excelled as a comedian and a dubbing artiste

Delhi Ganesh made his acting debut in the 1977 Tamil film Pattina Pravesam. Directed by K Balachander, the project featured the actor in the role of Murugan. 2. Over his career, Delhi Ganesh appeared in more than 400 Tamil,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and a host of leaders and film personalities condoled his demise. The actor was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife and three children a son and two daughters.

Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh, who excelled in supporting roles and gave his talent its fullest expression in the character Samanathu, a sadist, in the short tele-film Payasam, based on writer T. Janakiraman’s short story, died in Chennai on Saturday night. He was 80 and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

The talented actor was suffering from age related ailments and breathed his last at his house in Ramapuram, Chennai.

Delhi Ganesh was a popular figure not only among fans, but the film industry too. His funeral will be held on Mo1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences following the death of veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh, who passed away on Saturday, November 9, after battling health complications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh, who died on Saturday, November 9.