Veteran Tamil actor Joker Thulasi dies of Covid in Chennai

On May 9, veteran actor Joker Thulasi, who made his Tamil debut with Ungalil Oruthi, died of Covid-19 in Chennai. Radikaa Sarathkumar and Mohan Raman shared fond memories of the actor.

The Tamil industry mourned the death of veteran actor Joker Thulasi, who died of Covid-19 on Sunday (May 9) in Chennai. After making his debut with Ungalil Oruthi (1976), the veteran actor worked in films like Thamizhachi, Ilaignar Ani, Udan Pirappu, Avathara Purushan and Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum. Not just films, Joker Thulasi also worked in TV soaps like Vani Rani, Kolangal, Azhagu and Keladi Kanmani. His co-stars and friends took to social media to pay tribute to the actor and share fond memories of him. Very saddened to hear of the passing of Joker Thulasi, a very wonderful person , has been in theatre &movies for many decades. Sends me messages everyday with positive thoughts. Share working memories of him in #vaanirani , will miss his childlike enthusiasm . pic.twitter.com/OUCdZqbnVm RIP - " Joker " Thulasi. Has been acting since the mid 70s . A very affable person , deeply interested in Astrology etc . I pray for his Athma to attain Sadhgathi. Did many films and TV serials together. I pray his family finds the strength to bear this loss. Aum Shanthi. pic.twitter.com/E85tpwdB1i — Mohan Raman (@actormohanraman) May 9, 2021