Actor Nitish Veera, who was famous for playing Pandiyan in Dhanush starrer blockbuster movie Asuran, passed away in the wee hours of Monday. Nitish Veera was 45 years old. He has succumbed to COVID-19 in Chennai Omandurar hospital and took his last breath today.
Nitish Veera is also known for his performances in few movies such as ‘Pudhupettai’ and ‘Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu’. He passed away after he was tested positive for COVID-19. He had also played the supporting roles in the movies like Rajinikanth starrer ‘Kaala’ and Dhanush starrer action drama ‘Asuran‘. Nitish Veera’ role as the casteist accountant in Vetri Maaran’ directorial venture Asuran brought him huge recognition and praise.
Nitish Veera’ demise is giving a shock to the Tamil film Industry. The 2nd wave of coronavirus seems to be infecting a lot a people, it has also been the reason for a number of deaths in Kollywood over the last few months.
The celebrities and the fans expressed shock over Nitish Veera’ demise and offered condolences on Twitter. Vishnu Vishal took to his Twitter and wrote: RIP Nitish Veera It pains to write this… Acted with him in Vennilakabbadikuzhu and Maaveran Kittu. This coronavirus 2nd wave is taking away so many lives. So be careful! Keep your loved ones really close to you.
Jus In: Actor #NitishVeera who acted in #Kaala , #Asuran , #VennilaKabadiKuzhu2 passed away due to #Covid complications in Chennai Omandurar hospital early this morning..
He was 45..
Another young life gone too soon.. RIP! pic.twitter.com/M9ifDaLFjf
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 17, 2021