A dramatic chapter in the political book Tamil Nadu and India has come to an end.
Kalaignar M Karunanidhi passed away at the age of 94 on August 7 after a prolonged illness. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief's mortal remains have been moved at Chennai's Rajaji Hall in Anna Sala on Wednesday morning.
Commoners thronged to take a last look at Kalaignar. Politicians also arrived in Chennai. And since Karunanidhi shared a beautiful relationship with the entertainment industry, celebs from Tamil film industry made their way to offer condolences to MK Stalin and other family members of Karunanidhi's family.
He will be accorded with the state funeral later in the day.
Soon after Karunanidhi's demise, many political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and chief ministers of various states expressed their deep grief and extended their condolences to the bereaved family.
1. Ajith
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Thala Ajith, as popularly introduced by his fans, the actor paid his respects to the Kalaignar of Tamil movie industry. (Twitter)
2. Dhanush
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Dhanush arrived with Rajinikanth. He met with Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin and offered condolences. (Twitter)
3. Kamal Haasan
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Kamal Haasan, actor and now the founder of a political party Makkal Needhi Maiam, visited Karunanidhi for one last time. (AFP)
4. Sivakarthikeyan
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Sivakarthikeyan arrived early in the morning at Rajaji Hall in Chennai to offer condolences to Karunanidhi's family. (Twitter)
5. Suriya
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Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya was also seen talking to MK Stalin after paying his respects to Karunanidhi (Twitter)
6. Rajinkanth
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Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth reached at Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence on late Tuesday night where his mortal remains are kept. (Twitter)
7. Lyricist and author Vairamuthu
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Lyricist and author Vairamuthu expresses his condolence to DMK leaders M.K Stalin (R) on the demise of his father and DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug. 08, 2018. (PTI)
