| Theepetti Ganesan | |
| Native Name Lang: | Tamil |
| Birth Name: | Karthik |
| Birth Date: | October 16, 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Death Date: | March 22, 2021 (aged 30) |
| Death Place: | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality: |  Indian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Known For: | Renigunta |
| Children: | 2 |
Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021) was an Indian actor. He was known for playing prominent supporting roles in Seenu Ramasamy's directorial films. His breakthrough performance came in the film Renigunta (2009).[1]
In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in last few years and revealed that his film career was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He also engaged in small scale businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic time in order to run his family.[3] He also urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan had offered him financial assistance.[4]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Renigunta | Prem Kumar a.k.a. Dabba | ||
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | |||
| 2011 | Ayudha Porattam | Ganesh | ||
| 2011 | Rajapattai | |||
| 2012 | Kadhal Paathai | |||
| 2012 | Ustad Hotel | Ismail | Malayalam film | |
| 2012 | Billa II | Muthu | ||
| 2012 | Neerparavai | |||
| 2014 | Endrendrum | |||
| 2015 | Buddhanin Sirippu | |||
| 2015 | Thiruttu Rail | |||
| 2016 | Paisa | Murugan's friend | ||
| 2016 | Mandya to Mumbai | Kannada film | ||
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Special appearance in promotional song | ||
| 2018 | Thodraa | Shankar's friend | ||
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Kannan's friend | ||
| 2019 | Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | |||
| 2021 | Border | Posthumous release | ||
| 2023 | Uruchidhai | Posthumous release | ||
| 2023 | Annamalaiyin Porulu | Posthumous release | ||
| TBD | Idam Porul Yaeval |
He died on 22 March 2021 in Madurai due to illness.[5] [6] Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at Madurai Rajaji Hospital.