Lakshmi Narayanan Seshu ( – 26 March 2024), also popularly known by his stage name Lollu Sabha Seshu, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in

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. He started his career with the television show '' Lollu Sabha'' alongside other comedians, including Santhanam.

Career

Seshu made his film acting debut in

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starrer '' Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002) which was directed by Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja. 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. The series spawned several successful comedians, who eventually moved on to appear in

including many of the show's lead cast such as Santhanam,

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, Jeeva, and Balaji. Other supporting actors such as

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and Madhumitha also became popular actors in the film industry. Seshu's most memorable iconic ''Lollu Sabha'' performance was when he spoofed veteran actress

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's role from the 1983 film '' Mann Vasanai''. Seshu frequently collaborated with Santhanam in many of his films including ''

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'' (2011) ''A1'' (2019), '' Dikkiloona'' (2021), '' Parris Jeyaraj'' (2021), '' Gulu Gulu'' (2022), ''

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'' (2023), ''

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'' (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.

Death

Seshu died at a private hospital in

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, on 26 March 2024, at the age of 60. 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. 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.

Selected filmography

Films

* '' Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002) * '' Remote'' (2004) * '' Thirudiya Idhayathai'' (2005) * '' Veerappu'' (2007) * '' Neethana Avan'' (2010) * ''

'' (2011) * '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012) * '' India Pakistan'' (2015) * '' Pazhaya Vannarapettai'' (2016) * ''Sketch'' (2018) * '' 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) * ''

'' (2023) * '' Rayar Parambarai'' (2023) * '' Kannitheevu'' (2023) * '' Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum'' (2023) * '' Vadakkupatti Ramasamy'' (2024) as Priest * '' Ranam Aram Thavarel'' (2024) * '' Boomer Uncle'' (2024) * '' Aranmanai 4'' (2024) * '' Inga Naan Thaan Kingu'' (2024) * '' Sooriyanum Sooriyagandhiyum'' (2024) * ''

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'' (2024) * ''

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'' (2024) * '' Baby and Baby'' (2025)

Television

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Seshu, Lollu Sabha 1960s births Year of birth uncertain 2024 deaths Tamil comedians Indian male film actors Tamil male television actors Television personalities from Tamil Nadu Male actors from Tamil Nadu Male actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Tamil male actors Indian male comedians