Tamil actor Karthik Sabesh, son of composer Sabesh and nephew of late music director Deva, has died at the age of 37His death in Chennai comes just days after the family lost Deva, adding to the grief surrounding the family and Tamil film industry.
Published: October 20, 2026, 3:06 PM IST
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Karthik Sabesh (PC: Twitter)
Tamil cinema is mourning another loss as actor Karthik Sabesh has died at the age of 37The actor, who appeared in several Tamil films, passed away in Chennai after health complicationsHis death comes just three days after his uncle, veteran music composer Deva, died on October 17, 2026, leaving their family facing two heartbreaking losses within a short periodKarthik belonged to a family with a long association with Tamil cinemaHis father, music composer Sabesh, was one half of the well-known Sabesh–Murali duo, while his uncle Deva was celebrated for his contribution to South Indian film musicNews of Karthik’s death has brought renewed attention to the family’s recent bereavement, with the actor’s film career also being remembered by fans.
Rest in Peace – Karthik Sabesh
One of my favourite artists.What makes it even more devastating is that he was also part of the family of late Music Director Deva, who recently passed awayBack to back tragic losses for the familyhttps://t.co/65gX0bPVa2
— KARTHIK DP (@dp_karthik) October 20, 2026
