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{{Short description|Indian comedian and actor (died 2024)}}
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{{Infobox comedian
| name = Bijili Ramesh
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| death_date = {{death date and given age|df=y|2024|08|26|46}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], India
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| years_active = 2018–2024
| genre = [[Comedic genres|Comedy]]
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'''Bijili Ramesh''' (died 26 August 2024) was an Indian actor, comedian and YouTuber who predominantly featured in comedy roles. He was known for his supporting role in the sports drama film ''[[Natpe Thunai]]'' (2019).

== Career ==
Bijili initially rose to prominence and limelight after gaining fame through prank videos aired and uploaded in [[YouTube]], which also fetched him film acting opportunities which were awaiting in the pipeline.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-27 |title=Cooku With Comali fame Bijili Ramesh passes away at 46 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/cooku-with-comali-fame-bijili-ramesh-passes-away-at-46/articleshow/112827159.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827143814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/cooku-with-comali-fame-bijili-ramesh-passes-away-at-46/articleshow/112827159.cms |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> His humor sense and on-screen antics quickly prompted him to be part of Tamil pop culture and became a meme material for social media influencers. He was eventually roped in by filmmaker [[Nelson Dilipkumar]] for his maiden directorial venture ''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]'' (2018), where Bijili Ramesh appeared in a special appearance for a promotional song.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-27 |title=Bijili Ramesh death: Tamil actor passes away due to alcohol-induced liver issues |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bijili-ramesh-death-tamil-actor-passes-away-due-to-alcohol-induced-liver-issues/articleshow/112825518.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827143813/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bijili-ramesh-death-tamil-actor-passes-away-due-to-alcohol-induced-liver-issues/articleshow/112825518.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Tamil actor Bijili Ramesh dies at 46 after struggle with alcohol-induced liver issues |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/tamil-actor-bijili-ramesh-dies-at-46-after-struggle-with-alcohol-induced-liver-issues-19466054.htm |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en |archive-date=27 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827143814/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/tamil-actor-bijili-ramesh-dies-at-46-after-struggle-with-alcohol-induced-liver-issues-19466054.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his presence felt with his comedic performances after entering as one of the contestants in television cooking reality show ''[[Cooku with Comali]]'', which was aired on [[Star Vijay]]. He got his breakthrough role in sports drama film ''[[Natpe Thunai]]'' (2019), where he played the uncle of [[Hiphop Tamizha Adhi]]'s character.

== Filmography ==
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* ''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]'' (2018)
* ''[[LKG (film)|LKG]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Natpe Thunai]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja]]'' (2019)
* ''[[A1 (film)|A1]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Aadai]]'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bijili-ramesh-bags-a-role-in-amala-paul-s-aadai-1352762-2018-09-30|title=Bijili Ramesh bags a role in Amala Paul's Aadai|date=30 September 2018|website=India Today|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828052422/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bijili-ramesh-bags-a-role-in-amala-paul-s-aadai-1352762-2018-09-30|archivedate=28 August 2024|access-date=28 August 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''[[Sivappu Manjal Pachai]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Comali]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Zombie (2019 film)|Zombie]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Marijuana (2020 film)|Marijuana]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]'' (2020)
* ''[[IPC 376]]'' (2021)
* ''[[MGR Magan]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Vasco Da Gama (film)|Vasco Da Gama]]'' (2024)
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== Death ==
He died on 26 August 2024 at the age of 46, after suffering a long-term illness related to liver failure and endured a prolonged illness. According to his immediate family members, he suddenly died while sleeping.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-27 |title=Tamil actor Bijili Ramesh dies after prolonged illness; last wish was to act with Rajinikanth, his favourite superstar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-actor-bijili-ramesh-dies-after-prolonged-illness-last-wish-was-to-act-with-rajinikanth-his-favourite-superstar-101724737678246.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117201757/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-actor-bijili-ramesh-dies-after-prolonged-illness-last-wish-was-to-act-with-rajinikanth-his-favourite-superstar-101724737678246.html |archive-date=17 November 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |access-date=27 August 2024 }}</ref> It was reported that two days prior to his untimely death, he returned to his house from hospital after an initial speedy recovery in order to celebrate his wedding anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Aug 27, 2024 |title=Bijili Ramesh, Tamil Actor-Comedian And YouTube Sensation, Dies |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bijili-ramesh-tamil-actor-comedian-and-youtube-sensation-dies-6428903 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827143814/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bijili-ramesh-tamil-actor-comedian-and-youtube-sensation-dies-6428903 |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=NDTV.com |agency=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref> However, his health conditioned deteriorated and worsened again and had his last breath while sleeping on 26 August 2024. He was deemed to be an alcoholic person as per his close social circles and his death was also associated with his addiction to alcohol leading to an excessive intake of alcoholic consumption.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-08-27 |title=Bijili Ramesh, Tamil actor-comedian and YouTube sensation, passes away |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bijili-ramesh-tamil-actor-comedian-and-youtube-sensation-passes-away/article68571740.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827143814/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bijili-ramesh-tamil-actor-comedian-and-youtube-sensation-passes-away/article68571740.ece |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> His funeral was held on 27 August 2024 in [[MGR Nagar]], [[Chennai]].

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|10569352}}
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[[Category:Tamil comedians]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Tamil male television actors]]
[[Category:Television personalities from Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Male actors from Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Tamil male actors]]
[[Category:Indian male comedians]]

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Nasimahamad.vitaniya at 23:33, 8 March 2026