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News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Thalapathy Vijay Pays Last Respect To Goundamani's Wife Shanthi
Last Updated: Vijay paid a visit to Goundamani's Chennai residence to offer his condolences to the family. Shanthi was 67. Veteran Tamil actor-comedian Goundamani's wife, Shanthi, died on Monday, May 5. She reportedly passed away due to her ill health at 67. As the regional film industry joined the actor in mourning and sending him condolences, actor Thalapathy Vijay paid a visit to Goundamani's Chennai home to pay his last respects. TVK leader and Tamil superstar Vijay was spotted at Goundamani's residence, where Shanthi's mortal remains were kept for the final rites. In a touching photo shared by one of the actor's fan pages on X, Vijay was seen embracing Goundamani. The image quickly spread across social media, with fans appreciating Vijay's thoughtful gesture towards the actor-comedian during such a difficult phase. Actor and TVK President Thalapathy Vijay pays heartfelt tribute in person to the late wife of veteran actor Goundamani 🙏🏼 — Tamil Nadu Vijay Fans Club (@TNVFC_OFFI) May 5, 2025 Goundamani's long-time comedy partner, Senthil, also came to pay his respects to Shanthi. The duo's legendary comic timing has made them one of the most loved pairs in Tamil cinema. Actor Sathyaraj also visited Goundamani's home in Chennai. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the media and said that Shanthi was like his 'sister". Goundamani's wife, Shanthi, was hospitalised for two days before her passing. She was suffering from an undisclosed medical condition. She is survived by her husband and their two daughters, Sumithra and Selvi. Goundamani and Shanthi had tied the knot in 1963. Goundamani, born Subramaniyan Karuppaiya, is one of the legendary comedians in Tamil cinema. Having made his debut in acting in the 1960s, he is best known for his partnership with Senthil. Over the course of his career, he has acted in hundreds of films and was at the peak of his career for 40 years. Most recently, he was seen in the film Otha Votu Muthaiya. As for Vijay, the 50-year-old actor was last seen on-screen in the film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the action thriller saw Vijay in dual roles. Up next, he will be seen in Jana Nayagan, a political thriller directed by H. Vinoth. The film will also feature Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and others in other key roles. The film is expected to hit the theatres on January 9, 2026, and is reportedly Vijay's final movie before he turns his focus fully on politics. First Published:
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thalapathy Vijay visits Goundamani to offer condolences after wife Shanti's demise
Superstar Vijay Thalapathy offered condolences to veteran Tamil comedian Goundamani who is mourning the loss of his wife Shanti, who passed away on May 5, 2025, in Chennai at the age of 67 after battling health complications. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vijay pays his respects in person The superstar visited Goundamani's home to support his longtime friend during this difficult time. Photos of Vijay embracing and paying his respects have gone viral. Goundaman's wife Shanti had been unwell for a few days before her passing despite medical care. Her death has cast a sombre mood over the Tamil cinema community, with fans and colleagues remembering her quietly supportive presence behind the scenes. Married since 1963, the Goundamani and his wife shared a strong bond and have two daughters, Selvi and Sumithra. Shanti's sudden demise has deeply affected Goundamani and his family, with their residence in Teynampet, Chennai, opened for friends, family, and well-wishers to pay their final respects. The Tamil film industry has come together in grief, remembering Goundamani's legendary contribution to cinema. Known for his impeccable comic timing and iconic partnership with fellow comedian Senthil, Goundamani's work has left an indelible mark on Tamil pop culture since the 1960s. Despite stepping back from acting in recent years, he made a brief comeback this year with 'Otha Votu Muthaiya'. Vijay's upcoming film Speaking about Vijay Thalapathy's acting front, he is currently working on his much-anticipated upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan', directed by H. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vinoth. The political action thriller is slated for a grand release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the festive Pongal season, a prime time for Tamil cinema. The film is widely regarded as Vijay's final cinematic venture before he fully shifts his focus to politics. The film also includes Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead, with a strong supporting cast including Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Veteran Tamil comedian Goundamani's wife Shanti passes away
Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Goundamani's wife, Shanti, passed away at the age of 67 in Chennai on Monday (May 5). According to reports, Shanti was suffering from health-related issues over the past two days and breathed her last at around 10:30 AM today. Goundamani married Shanti in 1963, and the couple have two daughters — Selvi and Sumithra. The couple's residence in Teynampet, Chennai, is now open to visitors to pay their last respects to Shanti. Goundamani, widely known as one of the most iconic comedians in Tamil cinema, made his first credited appearance in the 1971 Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Thenum Paalum. The actor then rose to attain monumental fame thanks to his slapstick comedy. His comedy scenes, especially along with popular comedian Senthil, ruled the hearts of the Tamil audiences in the '80s and '90s and are still remembered fondly by fans. After a long break from acting, Goundamani returned to the big screen this year with Otha Votu Muthaiya. Since the news about Shant's death came out, fans of Goundamani and well-wishers have been expressing their condolences on social media. The last rites are set to take place on Tuesday.
