Cho Ramaswamy
, the senior actor, political analyst and the founder and editor of “Thuglak” magazine passed away today at Apollo Hospitals Chennai at 3:58 PM. The 82-year-old political satirist was admitted to the hospitals for breathing issues. He had been receiving the treatment for a long time for the issue. Earlier today, he breathed his last. Cho was one among the close friends of Madam “
Jayalalithaa
” during her cinema career. Even after entering politics, he guided her. Cho was popular for his bold expressions and unbiased perspective on the political problems. He was the multi-talented personality with the efficiency of acting, scripting and directing apart from being the editor of a magazine. At present, Cho’s mortal remains are kept at his home in MRC Nagar for the public to pay the last respects. Our deepest condolences to Cho’s family! May his soul rest in peace!