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

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 3 (ANI): 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.”

பிரபல இயக்குநரும், நடிகருமான, அருமை நண்பர் மனோபாலாவுடைய இறப்பு எனக்கு மிகவும் வேதனை அளிக்கிறது. அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கு என்னுடைய அனுதாபங்கள். அவரது ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.@manobalam

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 3, 2023

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.”

இயக்குனர், நடிகர், தயாரிப்பாளர் என பன்முகம் கொண்ட இனிய நண்பர் மனோபாலா மறைந்த செய்தி பெரும் துயரத்தை அளிக்கிறது. சினிமாவின் ஆர்வலர் என்பதே அவரது முதன்மையான அடையாளமாக இருந்தது. அவரை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும், அவரது ரசிகர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆறுதலைத்…

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 3, 2023

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.”

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

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

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

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.