Popular comedian and actor RS Shivaji died in Chennai on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023.

• The actor predominantly worked in Tamil Cinema. Born in Chennai in 1956 to actor and producer M.R. Santhanam, Shivaji was 66 years old.
• Shivaji had a strong collaboration with actor Kamal Haasan and his production house Raaj Kamal Films International, contributing to many successful Tamil projects.
• Besides acting, Shivaji's career skills extended to assistant direction, sound design, and line production for multiple Tamil films. 
• Prior to his death, Shivaji's last appearance was in the Yogi Babu-starrer ‘Luckyman,’ released on Friday, September 1.