Chef Damu, a renowned Tamil culinary expert, who made Tamil Nadu's food traditions famous on screens, has passed away at the age of 72. He participated as a judge on Cooku With Comali, a Guinness World Record holder, and honored with the Padma Shri. His his passing has been lamented by fellow chefs and fans. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay expressed condolences, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor paid tribute to Chef Damu, honoring his 'ever-smiling, cheerful demeanor'.