 "Veteran Tamil actor Srikanth passes away in Chennai; Rajinikanth, MK Stalin tweet tribute")
Veteran Tamil actor Srikanth, who made his debut along with the late J Jayalalithaa in the 1965 classic Vennira Adai passed away in Chennai on Tuesday, film industry sources said. The 82-year-old actor died due to old age, they said. “#RIPSrikanth !!,” said the official Twitter handle of ‘ Nadigar Sangam,’ the artists association. In his 40-year career, Srikanth had acted as hero and villain, besides featuring in many character roles as well. Vennira Adai (The white cloth) was directed by late veteran CV Sridhar. The actor is known for his many supporting roles in films starring top stars of Tamil cinema, including the late Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. His memorable roles include that of the rebellious son of a strict police officer, played by Ganesan, in 1974 super hit Thanga Pathakkam, (The Gold Medal). He also played the anti-hero in Bhairavi, Rajinikanth’s first flick as a hero. Chief Minister MK Stalin condoled the death of Mr Srikanth. In a condolence message, Stalin recalled, “Since he lived in our locality, I knew him personally. I have had the opportunity to meet him personally on multiple occasions.” Read Rajinikanth’s tweet for Srikanth here:
என்னுடைய அருமை நண்பர் திரு ஸ்ரீகாந்த் அவர்கள் மறைவு எனக்கு மிகவும் வருத்தமளிக்கிறது. அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 12, 2021
பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் ஸ்ரீகாந்த் மறைவு - முதல்வர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் இரங்கல்
— FridayCinema (@FridayCinemaOrg) October 12, 2021
பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் ஸ்ரீகாந்த் மறைவுக்கு முதல்வர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் இரங்கல் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். @mkstalin #RIPSrikanth pic.twitter.com/wFusUKwrCz
(With inputs from Press Trust of India)
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