Chef Damu, a celebrated Tamil chef, who made Tamil Nadu's food traditions famous on screens, died at the age of 72. He served as a judge on Cooku With Comali, a record holder for Guinness World Records, and honored with the Padma Shri. His his death has been sorrowfully remembered by fellow chefs and fans. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay expressed condolences, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor honored Chef Damu, remembering his 'ever-smiling, cheerful personality'.