Among the series of unfortunate demises Tamil film fraternity has been witnessing off late, popular comedy actor Nellai Siva's is one. Nellai Siva died of heart attack on May 11 and his final rites were performed at his home in Panakudi, Tirunelveli today.

Tamil actors Krishna and Parthieban took to twitter to reminisce working with the late actor while his fans mourned his demise with popular clips and characters from his films. Siva was unmarried and is survived by extended family.

Its saddened to hear the sudden demise of the Comedy Artist #NellaiSiva 💔

May his soul rest in peace ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sUQV69irC7

— Tvmp pride (@Official_Tvmp) May 11, 2021

Popular Tamil Comedy Actor #NellaiSiva who impressed us in lots of films with his acting skills passed away today.#RIPNellaiSiva ! Condolences to his family.
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— Dhanush Fc (@DhanushFc) May 11, 2021

One of the nicest actors I had the privilege to work with. He always telling us jokes and entertaining the crew. May his soul rest in peace ayya.#nellaisiva pic.twitter.com/vofbGXgsOQ

— krishna (@Actor_Krishna) May 11, 2021

பாத்திரம் வைத்துக்கொண்டு
பிச்சையெடுப்பவனாக இல்லாமல் பாத்திரத்தையே பிச்சையெடுத்துக் கொண்டிருந்த என்னிடம் கோடி கோடியாக வந்த பணம் கொண்டு மனம் பல வாங்கினேன்.நான் தந்த காசோலையை வங்கியில் போட்டு அதை காக்க வங்கி வாசலில் காவல் இருந்த அப்பாவி நெ.சிவா.அவர் பேச நான் சிரிப்பேன்.இன்று இல்லை pic.twitter.com/Lq77ZKWBuT

— Radhakrishnan Parthiban (@rparthiepan) May 11, 2021

Rest in Peace 🙏#NellaiSiva pic.twitter.com/DyUCPjiffn

— Actor Vijay Universe ᵂᵉᵃʳ ᵃ ᴹᵃˢᵏ😷 (@ActorVijayUniv) May 11, 2021

#RipNellaiSiva #NellaiSiva@actionje@Johnmediamanagr@rajkumar_pro pic.twitter.com/smgQ3nz3pX

— Jackie Cinemas (@jackiecinemas) May 12, 2021

Rip #nellaisiva Annachi pic.twitter.com/K3xv9QCyT8

— அரட்டை🔺அட்டு (@ArattaiAttuVJ) May 11, 2021