The sudden demise of actor-comedian, Robo Shankar has left the Tamil film industry mourning. For the unversed, Robo passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 46. As per the report released by the doctors from GEM hospital, where the actor was admitted, Robo suffered a massive gastrointestinal bleeding and multiorgan dysfunction caused by a complex abdominal condition. While many celebrities shared their grief, it is the Sardar fame, Karthi’s condolence message that gained traction. Netizens slammed the actor for his post, which they found insensitive.
Sardar actor, Karthi’s post on Robo Shankar’s death
On September 18, 2025, the Sardar actor, Karthi, took to his X handle (formerly Twitter) and shared his grief about Robo Shankar’s sudden demise through a condolence message. However, an excerpt from the note gained a lot of attention, “It aches to see how destructive choices over time can erode health.” Netizens found this insensitive and slammed him. The note can be read as:
“It aches to see how destructive choices over time can erode health. A great talent gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. #RoboShankar.”
