Actor-politician J K Rithesh dies at 46

Rithesh appeared in four Tamil movies, debuting with 2007’s Kaanal Neer and went on to do Nayagan in 2008, Pen Singam in 2010 (cameo appearance) and this year’s LKG (Lalgudi Karuppiah Gandhi).

JK Rithesh was born in Kandy (Sri Lanka) before migrating to Rameswaram in 1976. He is survived by his wife and son.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar paid her condolences via Twitter. She wrote, “One of the nicest human beings I’ve ever met.. #JKRitheesh sudden deaths like this one is such a shock to the family.. I hope they find strength..let’s all take a min to mourn for him and may his soul rest in peace.. god bless you wherever you are sir.. u were an amazing soul.”