A well-known artist, Pandu had designed the ‘two leaves’ symbol and the flag of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
Actor Pandu, who has starred in several Tamil films, passed away in Chennai on Thursday morning. He was 74 years old and was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
Mr. Pandu made his acting debut in the 1981 film Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo and went on to essay comedy roles in over 550 films including Kaadhal Kottai, Badri, Citizen, Pammal K. Samandham, and Kanchana 2.
Pandu is the third member of the Tamil film fraternity to succumb to the virus in the last few weeks. Recently director Thamira and KV Anand had also died due to Covid-19 complications.
