Ganesh’s family, in a heartfelt statement, confirmed his passing, saying, “We deeply regret to inform that our father Mr Delhi Ganesh has passed away on 9th November at around 11 PM.”

His mortal remains have been kept in Ramapuram, Chennai. The last rites of the actor will be performed on November 11

Delhi Ganesh’s acting career spanned over four decades, and he appeared in more than 400 films, cementing his place as a cherished character actor in Tamil cinema.

He was known for his ability to seamlessly slip into a variety of roles–whether it was a comedian, a villain, or a heartfelt supporting character.