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Legendary orator ‘Nellai’ Kannan dies aged 77
Credit: Nellai Kannan- Facebook
Tamil scholar and orator Nellai Kannan passed away Thursday due to an age-related ailment at his residence in Tirunelveli. He was 77. During his visit to Sydney in 2016, SBS Tamil had the opportunity to interview Mr Nellai Kannan.
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