Karate Legend Shihan Hussaini, Vijay’s Co-Star in Badri, Dies After Cancer Battle

Sadly, acclaimed Tamil actor and skilled karate master Shihan Hussaini passed away this morning, on March 25th. After a prolonged struggle with blood cancer, he breathed his final breath in Chennai. His family shared the news of his passing via his official Facebook page.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce HU has passed away. His body will remain at the High Command, Besant Nagar, up until the end of the day. This news comes to us from Hussaini and the entire family.

In the upcoming post, Shihan Hussaini’s relatives invite archers, parents, and coaches to attend his home with a request to dress in their respective uniforms as a sign of respect. They note that any color is fine for the uniform. Additionally, they suggest archers consider bringing their bows and arrows to participate in a few rounds of shooting.

His physical body will be held at High Command until 7 PM. At 5 PM, archers will release arrows as a tribute, with Hussaini leading symbolically. Karate practitioners are requested to assemble at 3 PM in their uniforms and perform martial art sequences in his presence. After 7 PM, his physical body will be transported to Madurai.

Take a look at the posts below:

Frequently, Shihan Hussaini openly discussed his cancer fight on social platforms. Touched by his stories, the authorities of Tamil Nadu offered ₹5 lakh for his medical care. Just before his death, he promised to give his body for medical studies.

Shihan Hussaini was an Indian master of karate and actor who became famous for his roles in Tamil films. He earned recognition as a martial arts teacher and made appearances in movies such as Punnagai Mannan with Kamal Haasan, Velaikaran featuring Rajinikanth, and Badri starring Thalapathy Vijay.

Beyond his acting career, he additionally managed security details for Kamal Haasan and earned a reputation for his fervent devotion towards Jayalalitha. In later periods, his interests shifted to archery, where he held roles as both founder and general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Archery Association, an organization linked with the Archery Association of India.

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2025-03-25 06:37