The entire Tamil Nadu is grief-stricken by the passing away of its six time Chief Minister and the most charismatic leader Dr.J.Jayalalitha after being getting treated for multiple ailments in Apollo Hospitals Chennai for 74 days.
Kollywood celebrities have been mourning the death of the leader who hails from film industry. Many actors, technicians and other film industry celebrities have been visiting the Rajaji Bhavan where the mortal remains of the Iron Lady has been kept for homage. Many of them are conveying their condolences through social media platforms.
In a rare occurrence actor Ajith Kumar who has been shooting for his yet to be titled 57th film in Bulgaria since last month has sent a press release mourning the death of the AIADMK supremo.
In the release sent in Tamil, the much admired star has said,
"I convey my deep condolences to the Tamil people and the cadres of AIADMK party who are aggrieved by the death of the Hounourable Puratchithalaivi Amma.
She is a great leader who endured various troubles to make huge achievements. While everyone was praying for her recovery, the news of her passing away comes as a rude shock to me.
I pray the almighty for her soul to rest in peace.
I also pray the lord to give the strength to me and the countless Tamil people to cope with this huge loss."
It is worth noting that Ajith is always considered to be an avid admirer of Jayayalalitha. The leader attended his wedding with his co-star Shalini in the year 2000. In interviews he had mentioned that the Puratchithalaivi considers him like a son and showers affection on him.
It is certainly a great personal loss to Ajith like many other Tamil people across the globe.