The world of Tamil cinema is mourning the loss of a beloved artist, RS Shivaji, who breathed his last at the age of 66. The veteran actor bid farewell to this world on Saturday, September 2, succumbing to a cardiac arrest. The saddening news was officially confirmed through a heartfelt Facebook post shared on the late actor`s official handle, leaving fans and colleagues grieving.

The post read, "My appa RS Shivaji had a cardiac arrest and has passed away suddenly. Appa’s body is at Narayani Apartments, Kamaraj Salai, RA Puram, Chennai 28. Thank you, everyone, for all your support at this hour." The loss was deeply felt by the entire film industry, with production houses like Sun Pictures, Lyca Productions, and others paying their respects to the late actor.