After Ajith's mother passed away on Saturday, his family issued a first statement, confirming the death. The statement added that the funeral will be held privately and that the family wishes to mourn quietly

Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex plunging 1,092 points and the Nifty falling below 23,550 amid volatile trade and heavy late-hour selling. Investor sentiment weakened due to uncertainty surrounding a possible US-Iran understanding and concerns over market resistance levels