Tamil actor Bijili Ramesh has passed away in Chennai today from prolonged illness after battling liver related issues, I
His funeral will take place near MGR Nagar in Chennai at 5 pm today (August 27), the report added.
Ramesh was bedridden for the past few months and his family had appealed to colleagues for financial help for his treatment, as per the report.
A self-professed alcoholic, in interviews Ramesh often advised people to maintain their health and avoid drinking heavily, it said.
Ramesh shot to prominence for his part of a viral prank sketch posted on YouTube in 2018.
He made a place for himself in pop culture and was part of a special promotional song
for south superstar Nayanthara and director Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Kolamaavu Kokila', the report added.
His debuted in Tamil cinema mostly playing comedy roles.
Ramesh acted in movies such as Amala Paul's 'Aadai', Hip Hop Adhi's 'Natpe Thunai',
Jayam Ravi's 'Comali', Jyotika's 'Ponmagal Vandhal', and others; besides appearing on cooking reality TV show 'Cooku With Comali'.
He was a self-proclaimed fan of Rajinikanth.