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Film celebrities mourn the death of political and cultural icon M Karunanidhi

M Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and DMK supremo breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. He was 94.

Published: 07th August 2018 08:38 PM  |   Last Updated: 08th August 2018 04:45 AM   |  A+A A-

M Karunanidhi (File photo | EPS)

By Online Desk

M Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and DMK supremo breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. He was 94.

The 'Kalaignar' as he was fondly called was also a prolific literary figure with a career spanning six decades in screenwriting, poetry and theatre.

Reacting to the death of the 'Parashakti' writer and political stalwart, artists expressed their sadness at his demise.

Superstar Rajinikanth:

"My beloved Kalaignar has passed away. This is a black day in my life. May his soul rest in peace," says superstar Rajinikanth.

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Actor R Madhavan:

Film industry expert Ramesh Bala:

Actor Siddharth:

Riteish Deshmukh:

Actor Lakshmi Manchu:

Actor Nivin Pauly:

Actor Kiccha Sudeep:

Actor Allu Arjun:

Actor Khushbu Sundar:

Actor-director Sasikumar:

Actor Vishal:

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