Tamil actor RS Shivaji passes away at 66 in Chennai

Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared the news of Tamil actor RS Shivaji's demise on Twitter.

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He was renowned for his collaborations with actor Kamal Haasan and Kamal's production house, Raaj Kamal Production.

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His last film appearance was in the 2022 superhit movie "Vikram," alongside Kamal Haasan.

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RS Shivaji was known for his contributions to several blockbuster films, including "Apoorva Sagodharargal."

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His passing is a loss to the Tamil film industry, where he left a mark through his memorable characters.

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