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 was a judge on Cooku With Comali, a record holder for Guinness World Records, and a recipient of the Padma Shri award. His his death has been sorrowfully remembered by fellow chefs and fans. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay offered his condolences, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor paid tribute to Chef Damu, recalling his 'ever-smiling, cheerful nature'.