RIP: Indian Film Industry Pays Tribute To DMK Leader M. Karunanidhi

M. Karunanidhi, DMK chief and then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu left for the heavenly abode on Tuesday i.e 7^th August. He died in Kauvery Hospital at 6.10pm. He was 94 at the time of death. The Tamil Nadu government announced a public holiday on Wednesday and the state will observe a seven-day mourning to pay respect to the chief.

The Indian film industry is mourning at the death of the stalwart. Rajinikanth took to his Twitter handle expressing his grief.

Here’s his tweet.

நாம் பெரிதும் மதிக்கும்
மரியாதைக்குரிய பெரியவர்
டாக்டர் கலைஞர் அவர்களுக்கு என்னுடைய மனமார்ந்த பிறந்தநாள் நல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.. pic.twitter.com/yATOszwSwJ

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) June 3, 2018

Not only the veteran actors, also the young artists from the southern movie and Hindi film industry, expressed their condolences on social media for Kalaignar. Karunanidhi was not only a great leader, he was also a writer who wrote many books, novels and also wrote dialogues for plays and movies.

Actor Siddharth tweeted: “The last Tamil titan has fallen. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was an incomparable man. TamilNadu has lost at once its greatest contemporary political and creative enigma. Our beautiful language Tamil will miss Kalaignar Karunanidhi. This void he has left will take ages to fill.”

The Last #Tamil Titan has fallen. Former TN CM #MKarunanidhi was an incomparable man. #TamilNadu has lost at once its greatest contemporary political and creative enigma. Our beautiful language #Tamil will miss #Kalaignar #Karunanidhi This void he has left will take ages to fill.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 7, 2018

He also urged the state government to “make it the last Marina memorial”.

Last straw move by #EPS and #OPS after the ordeal they have already put us through. Give #Kalaignar his place next to #Anna If you must have your way make it the last #Marina memorial. Have some respect and be responsible. This is not the time to play petty politics. #TamilNadu

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 7, 2018

Actress Nagma also expressed her grief. She tweeted: “He lead the Dravidian movement wth a lot of personal integrity and provided social cohesion to the Tamilian cause through his far-sighted leadership and administrative skills.”

His passing away is an irreparable loss 2the Nation. He lead the Dravidian movement wth a lot of Personel integrity & provided social cohesion 2the Tamilian cause through his far sighted leadership and administrative skills @mkstalin @RahulGandhi @sushmitadevmp

— Nagma (@nagma_morarji) August 7, 2018

Also, Bollywood celebs like Shatrughan Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, tweeted on Kalaigar’s death.

https://twitter.com/ShatruganSinha/status/1026850511302012930

Today India has lost one of its tallest leaders. Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi ji. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones 🙏🏽 His contribution to the state of Tamil Nadu, its people has been immense. True Champion of Tamil pride. RIP Sir.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2018

Even the young Priya Prakash Varrier wrote: “The Son of the Sun has set, never to rise again….RIP Kalaignar.”

https://twitter.com/priyapvarrier/status/1026825326825943040

We, the team of filmymantra.com expresses our heartfelt condolence to the chief M. Karunanidhi.