Tamil Actor Karthik Sabesh Dies at 37 Days After Uncle Composer Deva

Overview

• Karthik Sabesh, son of music director Sabesh, died after treatment at a private hospital in Chennai late on Monday night, October 19, sources report.
• His body was taken to the family residence in Chennai for the public to pay respects and last rites were scheduled at Valasaravakkam burial ground for 4:30 pm on Tuesday, October 20.
• He is survived by his wife, Ramya Karthik, and the couple’s two daughters, and he appeared in Tamil films including Dum, Vallavan, Pattathu Yaanai and Kulir 100.
• The actor’s death comes two days after his uncle, veteran composer Deva, died on October 17; Deva composed for more than 400 films and was credited with popularising the Gaana style in Tamil cinema.
• The near‑consecutive losses have prompted widespread mourning, public tributes from industry figures and visits to the family home, and they have intensified attention on the family’s private bereavement and upcoming memorials.