06-05-2025
Thalapathy Vijay Pays Last Respect To Goundamani's Wife Shanthi
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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.
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