Thyagu (actor)

Thyagu (born 5 February 1958 – 18 July 2024) is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil films. He is the grandson of violinist Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai.

Career
Beginning as a protagonist, Thyagu played roles in Oru Thalai Ragam and Palaivana Solai, before playing antagonistic roles in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the 2000s, he often formed an association with Vadivelu and would appear in a few scenes in films he had signed for, occasionally portraying comedy roles. His recent work includes roles in Kuselan as well as a politician in the Singam series.

In 2011, Thyagu quit the DMK political party, whom he had been associated with for twenty-eight years. Soon after his split, he lamented the leader Karunanidhi's broken promise of honouring Thyagu's grandfather with a postage stamp as a reason of his departure.

Death
Thyagu died at a private hospital in Chennai, on 18 July 2024, at the age of 66. Prior to his death, he reportedly underwent treatment after suffering from a sudden heart attack on 17 July 2024 and doctors revealed that three blockages were identified in his heart. In July 2024, just weeks before his death, he also attended as one of the cadres of Vivek, Bonda Mani and R. S. Shivaji for a reunion meet for a television program which was aired in Sun TV.