Actor Srikanth passes away: Stalin, Rajini offer condolences

Veteran actor Srikanth (82) passed away on Tuesday due to old age.

Srikanth made his debut along with former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in the 1965 classic ‘Vennira Adai’.

Srikanth has acted as hero, villain and in different character roles in his career spanning for 40 years.

Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the demise of the actor.

Stalin said that he was personally acquainted with the late actor as well and extended his sympathies.

Actor Rajinikanth took to twitter to offer his condolences.

‘Saddened by the demise of my good friend Srikanth. May his soul rest in peace,’ the tweet read.

Various celebrities also condoled the death of the veteran actor.

Srikanth’s popular films include ‘Bama Vijayam’, ‘Nootrukku Nooru’, ‘Ethir Neechal’, ‘Praptham’, ‘Kaasedhan Kadavulada’ and ‘Thanga Padhakkam’.