Ajith Kumar performs final rites for mother Mohini at Besant Nagar in Chennai; Tamil film industry extends condolences

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Tragic news has struck the family of Kollywood superstar Ajith Kumar. The actor's mother, Mohini, passed away on Sunday morning in Chennai after battling health issues for several years, following the demise of her husband P. Subramaniam in 2023. Emotional visuals emerged as the notoriously private actor stepped forward as a dutiful son to personally perform the final rituals and accompany his mother's mortal remains to the Besant Nagar Crematorium. While the family requested a strictly private funeral service, several prominent industry figures, including Trisha, Nassar, and director Siva, arrived to stand in solidarity with the grieving actor.

Emotional scenes as Ajith performs the final rites

In a deeply moving moment, Ajith personally participated in every stage of the final rituals, standing as a dutiful son to carry his mother's body to the crematorium. The emotional footage deeply touched fans, who praised his devotion to his family during this difficult time. Ajith, who was in Dubai when his mother passed away, had rushed back to his Chennai residence the previous evening to bid her a final farewell.

Cremation held at Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium

Following a viewing at the family's home in Injambakkam where loved ones could pay their respects, Mohini's body was taken to the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium on Sunday morning. In line with the family's request for a quiet, intimate gathering, only close relatives and a small group attended the final cremation service.

Vijay, Trisha, and others extend condolences to the actor

Several celebrities from the Tamil film industry came to pay their last respects at Ajith's house before the cremation. Actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay personally visited Ajith and offered his condolences to him and his family. Among others, the stars Trisha Krishnan, Sarathkumar, Nassar, S. Shankar, A. L. Vijay, Trisha, Sarathkumar, Nassar, S. Shankar, A. L. Vijay, and Siva also offered condolences to the mourning actor and his family.