Indian film industry pays tribute to Karunanidhi

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Wed, Aug 08, 2018, 10:38 AM

Indian film industry pays tribute to Karunanidhi

Chennai, Aug 08: Politician-screenwriter M. Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday. He was 94. Karunanidhi started his career as a screenwriter in Tamil films.

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan paid his last respects to former state chief M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.

Anna groomed Karunanidhi and MGR to take care of the party's welfare after him. It's only right that all the three of them are placed in the same place. It is sad that the little ones who joined the party after MGR don't have the same values. If MGR had been there, he would for sure gotten him a place next to Anna," Kamal Haasan said in a statement.

AR Rahman said, "You may have left this earth but your infectious passion and love for Tamizh will stay and reflect with us forever…Deep Respect! #Karunanidhi"

Mohanlal shared on Twitter, "A revered politician, a cinematic genius, a fighter for social justice and above all a great human being who redefined Tamil Nadu's political chapter is no more. Strength and Condolences to Kalaignar's family. Udal mannukku Uyir Thamizhukku!"

"Senior leader and five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalaignar sir was known for his oratory, literary and management skills. I express my deepest sympathies to his family members, DMK cadres and my fellow citizens of Tamil Nadu. I pray for his soul to rest in peace, " Ajith said in a statement.

Arya wrote on Twitter, "We have lost an architect of Dravidian movement and one of the tallest leader of our time. I vividly remember the brief audience that was filled with so much care and generosity. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Kalaignar Ayya RIP."

Allu Arjun tweeted, "KALAIGNAR. Patriarch of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. 5 times CM, 6 Decades Of Political Career, Bhishma Pitamah of TN Politics, Dravidian Pride . Condolences to Family, Followers & every Tamilian. May his soul RIP #Karunanidhi #RIPKalaignar"

His first film as a writer released in 1947, but appreciation came his way after his 1952 film Parasakthi. The 1952 film also marked the debut of Sivaji Ganeshan and was the story of a family that faces many trials during World War II.

The film was criticised at the time of its release as its content was quite bold in terms of its ideology. Karunanidhi was not afraid of expressing his thoughts when it came to a film’s script. Many of his films spoke about subjects like widow remarriage, abolition of zamindari and untouchability among other issues.

A few of his plays were banned in the 1950s because of their content. For him, cinema was a vehicle of presenting his political thoughts and ideologies. His last film as a screenwriter was Ponnar Shankar that released in 2011.