Nitish Veera, asuran actor
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Asuran actor Nitish Veera succumbed to Covid-19 on Monday (May 17), at a private hospital in Chennai as per reports. He was 45. Nitish worked with Dhanush in Asuran and Rajinikanth in Kaala. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

The Tamil film industry has poured in their condolences to Nitish’s family. Actor Krishna tweeted, “Rest in peace my friend Nitish Veera. We did two films together #kazhugoo and #Bellbottom. An extremely passionate actor and a kind soul. The second is wave is not a joke guys…. can’t loose anyone anymore… pls stay in and stay safe(sic)”.

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Master Mahendran wrote, “RIP #NitishVeera Guys pls tc of ur family and friends, stay home stay safe”.

“Shocking & much Saddened to hear that our co- actor who i just worked recently is no more.. Such a nice performer in so many amazing films.. We will miss u #NitishVeera Rest in peace.. More strength to the whole family.. Please everyone be very careful,” wrote Kathir.

Music composer Dharan Kumar also condoled his death, “Rest in peace #NitishVeera My condolences to his family…,” he wrote.

Nitish also appeared in films like Pudhupettai, Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Neeya 2, Airaa and Raatchasi among others.

May Nitish Veera’s soul rest in peace!

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