Lollu Sabha Seshu
| Lollu Sabha Seshu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lakshmi Narayanan Seshu |
| Born | c. 1963 |
| Died | (aged 60) Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 2003–2024 |
| Genres | Comedy |
Lakshmi Narayanan Seshu (c. 1963 – 26 March 2024), also popularly known by his stage name Lollu Sabha Seshu, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career with the television show Lollu Sabha alongside other comedians, including Santhanam.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Seshu made his film acting debut in Dhanush starrer Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) which was directed by Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja.[3] However, he got his first career breakthrough after entering the television field.
Seshu first garnered attention through his performances in the spoof show Lollu Sabha on Vijay TV.[4] The series spawned several successful comedians, who eventually moved on to appear in Tamil cinema including many of the show's lead cast such as Santhanam, Swaminathan, Jeeva, and Balaji.[5] Other supporting actors such as Yogi Babu and Madhumitha also became popular actors in the film industry. Seshu's most memorable iconic Lollu Sabha performance was when he spoofed veteran actress Gandhimathi's role from the 1983 film Mann Vasanai.[3]
Seshu frequently collaborated with Santhanam in many of his films including Velayudham (2011) A1 (2019), Dikkiloona (2021), Parris Jeyaraj (2021), Gulu Gulu (2022), 80s Buildup (2023), Kick (2023) and Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (2024). He also played a supporting role in his son Abhilash's short film Aurora (2020). He was also well known for his comedy tracks in Draupathi (2020) and Naai Sekar Returns (2022).
He was supposed to be part of the film project titled Sister where Aishwarya Rajesh is set to play a main lead role as the project was announced around January 2024.[6]
Death[edit]
Seshu died at a private hospital in Chennai, on 26 March 2024, at the age of 60.[7] Prior to his death, he reportedly underwent treatment after suffering from a sudden heart attack on 15 March 2024 and doctors revealed that three blockages were identified in his heart.[4][1] In March 2024, just weeks before his death, he also attended as one of the cadres of Lollu Sabha team for a reunion meet for a television program which was aired in Vijay TV.[4]
Selected filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)
- Remote (2004)
- Veerappu (2007)
- Velayudham (2011)
- India Pakistan (2015)
- Pazhaya Vannarapettai (2016)
- A1 (2019)
- Draupathi (2020)
- Naanga Romba Busy (2020)
- Dikkiloona (2021)
- Anti Indian (2021)
- Parris Jeyaraj (2021)
- Naai Sekar Returns (2022)
- Bestie (2022)
- Kadamaiyai Sei (2022)
- Gulu Gulu (2022)
- 80s Buildup (2023)
- Rayar Parambarai (2023)
- Kick (2023)
- Kannitheevu (2023)
- Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum (2023)
- Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (2024)
- Boomer Uncle (2024)
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2008 | Lollu Sabha | Star Vijay | ||
| 2006 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Sun TV | appeared on Season 2 | |
| 2007-2008 | Comedy Bazaar | Jaya TV | ||
| 2008 | Deepavali Deepavali | Vasanth TV | ||
| 2010 | Mama Maaple | Neelananda Swamiji's assistant | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Joking Bad | Gus Annachi | Netflix India | Parody of Breaking Bad[8] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Comic actor Seshu passes away due to a cardiac arrest". The Times of India. 26 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ லீ, தார்மிக் (13 February 2018). "இந்த ஒரு டயலாக்கைச் சொல்ல ஒரு நாள் ஆச்சு - 'லொள்ளு சபா' சேஷு கலாய்". www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (26 March 2024). "Actor-comedian Seshu passes away at 60". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Lollu Sabha actor Seshu passed away at 60". The Indian Express. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ NADU, ABP (17 April 2022). "| ///17.04.2022//// "இவன்லாம் ஹீரோவான்னு விஷம் குடிக்க நினைச்சேன்", லொள்ளு சபா சேஷு ஓபன் டாக்!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (11 January 2024). "Aishwarya Rajesh teams up with Yogi Babu and Redin Kingsley for 'Sister'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Tamil actor Lakshmi Narayanan Seshu dies at 60". India Today. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Joking Bad: தி பாய்ஸ் ஆர் பேக்... வருகிறது ஜோக்கிங் பேட்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.