Tamil Nadu: Comedian 'Alva' Vasu critically ill after suffering liver failure

Comedy and character actor 'Alva' Vasu, who has worked in about 900 films, is in critical condition after suffering liver failure
Vasu carved a niche for himself in comedy films and has also acted alongside the likes of Vadivelu
The doctors in the private hospital in Madurai where he is admitted say that his liver is completely inactive and his overall condition is getting worse

Comedian Alva Vasu critical after suffering liver failure

Comedy and character actor 'Alva' Vasu, who has worked in about 900 films, is in critical condition after suffering liver failure.

Vasu worked as an assistant to director-actor Manivannan and went on to act with Sathyaraj in the hit film 'Amaidhi Padai' (1994). Vasu has acted with Rajinikanth in films such as 'Arunachalam' (1997) and 'Sivaji' (2007). Vasu received intensive treatment for the last six months at the Meenakshi Mission Hospital (Madurai).

Vasu who hails from Mathurallur in Madurai district, came to Chennai to work in cinemas after his graduation. He carved a niche for himself in comedy films and has also acted alongside the likes of Vadivelu.

The doctors in the private hospital in Madurai where he is admitted say that his liver is completely inactive and his overall condition is getting worse. They say that his body has been rejecting medicines.

Actors Association’s Vice President Ponnannan has requested for financial support to care for Vasu and his family.

Vasu's wife Amutha Vasudevan said, "The doctors said that they have not been able to treat him. They advised me to take him home as he has very little time left to live."

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