South Indian Celebrities We Lost In 2025

A host of talented celebrities known for their work in the South Indian film industry died in 2025, from screen veterans to maverick producers whose careers tragically ended. The list includes more than

one film producer, a comedy talent, and a Padma Shri Recipient, here's a list of celebrities we lost this year.

B Saroja Devi

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Veteran actress B Saroja Devi died on July 14, 2025, at her residence in Bengaluru. She was 87 when she passed after battling age‑related ailments. Known as Abhinaya Saraswathi in Kannada and Kannadathu Paingili in Tamil, she featured in over 200 films, earning Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan honors. AVM Saravanan

Veteran producer AVM Saravanan, a prominent figure at AVM Productions, has passed away at 86 due to age-related issues on 4 December. M Saravanan was the son of AV Meiyappan, the pioneering founder of AVM Productions. He has produced several hits with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.

Kota Srinivasa Rao

Renowned Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on July 13, 2025, at his Hyderabad residence, aged 83, after a prolonged age related illness.. His illustrious career spanned over four decades which included 750 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. He received the Padma Shri in 2015.

Ravikumar Menon

Malayalam and Tamil film and television actor Ravikumar Menon passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 71. He died while battling lung cancer and breathed his last in Kochi, Kerala. He starred in more than 100 films across Malayalam and Tamil cinema.

Vishnu Prasad

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Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passed away on May 2, 2025, after battling a severe liver-related illness. He was 49 when he breathed his last at a private hospital in Kochi while awaiting a liver transplant. Known for his playing negative roles. He was a respected name in Malayalam cinema and television industry. His untimely demise left fans saddened. C Krishnaveni https://youtu.be/whaityAVnV4?si=hhwYZPHvgBgY8aib Legendary Telugu actress, singer, and producer C. Krishnaveni passed away on 16 February, 2025, at the age of 100. She was one of the first women producers in South Indian cinema. Her death marked the end of a glorious era. Rajesh https://youtu.be/aT7Kqz73Ghg?si=S0zQvYBCgwAfcHLN Popular Tamil film and television actor Rajesh died on May 29, 2025, at the age of 75. He breathed his last in Chennai after suffering from a heart attack. Rajesh was known for his calm screen presence and powerful voice. His work spanned nearly five decades. Supergood Subramani https://youtu.be/_j_6Y9No-8Q?si=HD1ZyXfITd66q8nA Tamil actor Supergood Subramani, known for appearing in character roles, died on May 10, 2025, at the age of 58. He had been suffering from cancer and died in Chennai. Subramani was admired for his performances in films like Pisaasu, Pariyerum Perumal, and Jai Bhim. Bank Janardhan Veteran Kannada comedy actor Bank Janardhan passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 76. He was known for his comic roles, that spanned over four decades in Kannada cinema. Siva Shakthi DattaSiva Shakthi Datta, the Telugu lyricist and writer, died on July 7, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the father of MM Keeravani has contributed lyrics to many hit films, including Baahubali and RRR. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Hyderabad after age-related health issues.

Fish Venkat

Telugu actor Fish Venkat passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 53 years due to multiple organ failure. He is best known for his role as the antagonist in Amman films. Some of his other appearances include Gabbar Singh, Adhurs, DJ Tillu and Khaidi No 150.

Robo Shankar

Actor Robo Shankar, known for his comic roles in Tamil cinema, passed away at the age of 46 in Chennai after health complications. The comedian rose to fame with Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru, a reality TV show went on to win praise for his role in films such as Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum led to his breakthrough in Maari (2015),

MS Umesh

Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh died at the age of 80 on 30 November after battling liver cancer. His work in Thappu Thalangal, Kiladi Jodi, Makkala Rajya, Katha Sangama, Antha, Guru Shishyaru and many more films continue to be celebrated.

Santhosh Balaraj

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Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj passed away at 34 on 5 August he is known for battling jaundice for the past few weeks, and his condition worsened despite medical treatment.

Rakesh Poojary

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Rakesh Poojary, the Comedy Khiladigalu 3 winner and a Kannada and Tulu actor who worked in Kantara Chapter 1 died on 13 May after suffering for a cardiac arrest.

Harish Ravi

KGF actor Harish Rai who has worked in the Kannada film industry passed away on 7 November after battling cancer.

Raju Talikote

Popular Kannada actor and comedian Raju Talikote died on 14 October at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack during a film shoot.