Veteran Kannada film actor S Shivaram dies at 83

Shivaram, popularly known as Shivaramanna, had been a versatile actor who played various roles in over 60 movies, besides directing and producing films

Veteran Kannada actor S Shivaram, whose stint in the film industry spans more than six decades, died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday.

He was 83.

Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, his son S Lakshmish said, “My father Shivaram is no more with us. Doctors at Prashant Hospital had done their best to help him recover but unfortunately destiny had its plan. We have to accept it.”