Stuntman and actor Gothandaraman dies at 65 after long illness

Stuntman and actor Gothandaraman, known for his role in the film Kalakalappu, has died at 65 after a long illness. He gained fame as a comedy sidekick, particularly for his character Thimingalam. Gothandaraman worked in Tamil cinema for 25 years, appearing in films with stars like Ajith and Vijay. He also contributed as a stunt choreographer in various projects. In his final interview, he mentioned being estranged from family due to his health issues, with support from the Tamil Stunt Union.