Rajinikanth to Kamal Haasan, celebs mourn veteran actor Manobala's demise

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 3 : Several Indian celebs, on Wednesday, took to their social media handles and mourned the demise of veteran actor and director Manobala.

Taking to Twitter, legendary actor Rajinikanth wrote in his local language, "I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my dear friend Manobala, a famous director and actor. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace."

https://twitter.com/rajinikanth/status/1653672824358457348

Actor Kamal Haasan wrote in his local language, "The news of the passing away of a good friend who was a director, actor and producer, Manophala is a great sadness. His primary identity was that of an enthusiast of cinema. My condolences to his bereaved family, friends and fans."

https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan/status/1653693837565657090

Actor Radikaa Sarathkumar tweeted, "I am so heartbroken, just this morning I called and enquired to where he was to go and visit him. Shocked beyond belief. Shared so much with him professionally and on a personal level we both learnt, laughed, fought, ate together and had long conversations about many things, he was a talented person, cld adapt well to all situations. Will miss him."

https://twitter.com/realradikaa/status/1653677349836058629

Actor Karthi wrote, "Extremely shocked to hear this news. A man who can be everywhere and for everyone. Miss you Manobala sir. #RIP"

https://twitter.com/Karthi_Offl/status/1653685301284581376

Vijay Sethupathi shared a picture and wrote, "#RIPManobala sir."

https://twitter.com/VijaySethuOffl/status/1653691080297291776

Actor Santhanam wrote, "A good soul gone too soon. Rest in peace @manobalam Sir."

https://twitter.com/iamsanthanam/status/1653697715539415040

Reportedly, the actor passed away at around 1 pm on May 3rd after suffering from a liver-related ailment for the past ten days. He was 69 and is survived by his wife Uma and son Harish.