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Sivaji Ganesan's Eldest Daughter, Shanthi Narayanasamy, Dies at 71
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News18•20-09-2026, 17:00
Sivaji Ganesan's Eldest Daughter, Shanthi Narayanasamy, Dies at 71
- •Shanthi Narayanasamy, the eldest daughter of legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, passed away in Chennai on Sunday at the age of 71 after a brief illness.
- •She is survived by her siblings, film producer Ramkumar, actor Prabhu, and sister Thenmozhi.
- •Shanthi, though largely out of the limelight, had a significant connection to Tamil cinema history; her father named Chennai's iconic Shanthi Theatre on Anna Salai in her honor.
- •She also contributed to the film industry behind the scenes, notably producing her father’s 1974 blockbuster film ‘Thangapathakkam’.
- •Political leaders and members of the Tamil film fraternity have extended their condolences to the family.
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Shanthi Narayanasamy passed away in Chennai following a brief illness and health-related complications over the past few days.
Legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan famously named Chennai's iconic Shanthi Theatre on Anna Salai in honor of his eldest daughter, Shanthi Narayanasamy.
Shanthi Narayanasamy made her mark behind the scenes in the Tamil film industry by producing her father's 1974 blockbuster film 'Thangapathakkam'.
