Chennai: South Indian film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal and Sarath Kumar took to social media to mourn the demise of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa.
"The love of the people is the ultimate truth. To be loved as a Mother is above that and beyond impossible, yet Ms Jayalalithaa conquered that Impossible to live on into the future as an example for Women and Men alike. Peace (sic)," Malayalam superstar Mammootty said in a Facebook post.
Another Malayalam superstar, Mohanlal's Facebook post and Twitter handle have a photo of Jayalalithaa and a one line message: "Rest in Peace."
"Iron lady of TN who gave us hope to have prime ministerial candidate from TN is no more with us," said R Sarath Kumar in his Twitter message.
His wife Raadika Sarath Kumar said, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of our Honorable CM, leaves a void in mine & millions of heart. A peoples person, strong spirited, classy/.
"And a fighter to the end. Leaves a great vacuum in people's heart, but leaves a piece of her in everyone who met her. You inspire all #RIP," she said.
Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripada said, "And just like that, she is gone. A lady who would always be an inspiration. Matchless and peerless. I wish she finds true happiness and mukti wherever she has reached. Adieu Ma'am. I didn't think I'd see this day this soon and that she wouldn't even see her 70th birthday."
Actor Suriya Sivakumar said: "We have lost a people's leader, deeply grieved..!! #Ripamma #Ironlady. suriya sivakumar."
Expressing shock, popular Tamil actor Ajith Kumar said: "She had fought many battles and stood tall among the leaders of our times."
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha said, "I remember her smiling face, on the other hand I feel sad for her demise. Since she was from our family (the film industry), it makes me incredibly sad."
"She was a wonderful leader. A wonderful woman. I have never seen such a deep connect of a leader (with people). I have seen people's love for her. You could see their grief when she was hospitalised. Seldom are there (leaders) with such amazing connect," actor Paresh Rawal said.
(With agency inputs)
