Popular Tamil television actor Yuvanraj Nethran, affectionately known as Nethran, passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer on Tuesday (December 3). He was 45. News of his untimely demise quickly spread across the internet, prompting an outpouring of grief and condolences from fans and admirers on social media.
According to media reports, he was battling cancer since the last six months. Nethran is survived by his wife, Deepa Murugan, and their two daughters, Anchana and Abeneya.
Yuvraj Nethran’s last Instagram post makes fans emotional
Soon after the shocking news of his death surfaced, his last post on Instagram also went viral. In the post, he shared a touching moment – a photo of homemade cookies prepared by his younger daughter, Anchana.
Along with the picture, he wrote, “My 2nd daughter Anchana prepared homemade biscuits with brown sugar and wheat. Very tasty.” He had shared the post on November 10.
Fans have flooded the post with emotional messages, cherishing this glimpse into Nethran’s personal life and the love he shared with his family.
“Very heartbreaking that you’re no more in this world Sir. Prayers for your soul 🙏 May God give strength to your family, friends & well wishers to bear this huge loss. Unbearable and shocking,” a user commented.
Other users also posted condolence messages in the comments section.
The actor used to often share photos and videos with his family members on social media.
Yuvraj Nethran’s journey in entertainment industry
Nethran, who began his career as a child artist, has left behind a legacy spanning over 25 years in the Tamil TV industry. He was a part of shows like Singappenne and Ranjithame.
Beyond acting, Nethran won several reality shows, including Masthana Masthana, Boys Vs Girls Season 2, and Super Kudumbam Seasons 1 and 2. He also made appearances in the dance reality show Jodi No. 1.
Nethran’s wife, Deepa Nethran, is also a prominent figure in the Tamil TV industry. She is best known for her popular Zee5 show Ninaithaale Inikkum. In April 2024, they celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary.
