Dr. Sethuraman left Kollywood in utter grief by his sudden demise due to a cardiac arrest late Thursday night in Chennai.  The 35-year-old is survived by his wife Umayal whom he married three years back and two-year-old daughter Sahana.  His funeral today was filled with tragic moments as all his friends and relatives found it difficult to come to terms with.

Santhanam a close friend of Dr. Sethu and his costar in 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya', 'Valiba Raja' and 'Sakka Podu Podu Raja' in spite of the coronavirus scare.  He was seen looking desolate in a beard and he even served as a pallbearer when the body was taken after the last rites. 

Dr. Sethuraman apart from his acting career also was one of the leading dermatologists and lifestyle guru whose high profile clients included Khusbhu and other leading celebrities.