30 May,2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajith with his mother (Pic via X)
Tamil superstar Ajith's mother Mohini Mani has passed away at the age of 85 in Chennai. Her demise comes three years after her husband's death, who passed away at the same age. According to reports, she passed away due to age-related illness.
While Ajith is yet to put out any official statement, several well-known names have poured in their condolences. Reportedly, Ajith was in Dubai when his mother passed away and is currently on his way back. The last rites will be held in Chennai, state reports.
Ajith lost his father, P Subramaniam, in 2023 at the age of 85. His mother, too, has passed away at the same age.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed his condolences. "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs. Mohini Ammaiyar, the mother of my dear friend Mr. Ajith Kumar. I pray that her soul rests in peace at the divine feet of the Lord. I convey my deepest condolences to my friend Mr. Ajith Kumar," Vijay said in a post on X.
Actor Kamal Haasan took to his X handle to mourn the demise of his colleague's mother. He wrote in Tamil, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ajitkumar's mother, Mrs. Mohini Mani. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ajitkumar and his family, who are grieving the loss of their beloved mother."
DMK chief and former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin also offered condolences on social media. He wrote, "I was deeply pained to learn of the passing of Mrs. Mohini Mani, the mother of my dear brother, Mr. Ajith Kumar. I find myself without words to console Mr. Ajith Kumar, who is grieving the loss of the mother who gave him life - a mother who rejoiced as she watched him scale great heights."
He added, "I hope that the cherished memories shared with his mother will serve as a source of strength to help him find solace during this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences and sympathies go out to Mr. Ajith Kumar and his family."
BJP leader K Annamalai took to social media and wrote, "The news of the demise of Mrs. Mohini, mother of Mr. Ajith Kumar, the actor and racing enthusiast, due to old age, brings immense sorrow. At this hour of grief, I convey my deepest condolences to Mr. Ajith Kumar and his family. I pray that her soul attains the divine feet of the Lord. Om Shanti!"
