Popular Tamil star 'Thala' Ajith Kumar's father passes away at 85

Tamil movie star Ajith Kumar*s father, P.S. Mani passed away on Friday morning. He was 85.

According to a statement issued by his sons, including Ajith Kumar, P.S. Mani departed in his sleep following a long illness. The news was shared on social media by Ajith Kumar*s manager.

P.S. Mani leaves behind his wife Mohini and three sons, Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.

Stating that the last rites will be a family affair, his sons requested their well-wishers to respect their wishes *to grieve privately and deal with their father*s death with as much equanimity and dignity as possible."

Taking to social media, actor Sarath Kumar expressed his condolences to Ajith*s family.

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