'Thank You, I Love You All': Robo Shankar's Final Words To Media Days Before The Death

Actor and comedian Robo Shankar, who made millions laugh with his vibrant performances, has left the Tamil film industry and his fans shattered with his untimely demise. He passed away at just 46, on September 18, in a Chennai hospital after battling severe health complications.

The news of his death is painful enough, but what has deeply pierced the hearts of fans and well-wishers is his last video and final words. Just days ago, Robo Shankar had appeared at the press meet of GodsJilla, looking frail yet brimming with enthusiasm. He spoke warmly about his new character, saying he had even sacrificed his trademark moustache for the role. His eyes carried hope as he requested support for the film.

Robo Shankar's Last Words - Watch The Video

He said, "I am doing a different character. You will come to know if you notice the still. I have removed my moustache for this character. The movie should become successful. This is Tharshan's film. The movie has commenced today with the pooja."

And then came the words that now echo with unbearable poignancy: "Thank you, I love you all."Those were his last words to the media - words of gratitude, words of love, words that have now become his final farewell.

The video, which has since gone viral, is being shared with tears and disbelief. For many, it feels surreal to see him speaking of life, art, and love, only for fate to silence him so soon. Fans say watching the clip now feels like hearing a goodbye he never knew he was giving.

Adding to the grief are other recent videos of Robo Shankar, including one from Ilaiyaraaja's felicitation event in Chennai. In each of them, he radiated his usual cheer, hiding the weight of his health struggles from the world.

Robo Shankar's Death

The actor, best remembered for his scene-stealing role in Maari alongside Dhanush, had been admitted to a private hospital after collapsing on the sets of a television show he was shooting with his wife, Priyanka. Initial reports spoke of dehydration and fluctuating blood pressure, but doctors later confirmed that his liver and kidneys were severely damaged. Despite being kept in intensive care, he breathed his last at 8:30 pm on September 18.

With his death, GodsJilla - a project he had looked forward to with so much hope - will now move forward without him. The film, starring Tharshan and directed by Mohan Guruselva, had just commenced with a pooja ceremony on Monday. Shankar's presence, his humour, and his zest for life will remain missing, casting a long shadow over the project.

For his fans, however, Robo Shankar will live forever - not just through the laughter he gave them but also through his final words of love. In the end, the man who spread joy chose to leave the world with gratitude in his voice and affection in his heart: "Thank you, I love you all."