Mohanlal’s mother passes away; Kamal Haasan offers condolences

Malayalam actor Mohanlal’s mother, Shanthakumari, died at 90 in Kochi.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s mother, Shanthakumari, passed away at the age of 90 in Kochi. Condolences from celebrities and fans have been pouring in since. Tamil actor Kamal Haasanhas also offered his condolences to the superstar.

Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan expressed grief over Mohanlal’s mother’s passing.

Kamal Haasan was among the many celebrities who expressed grief over the passing of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s mother, Shanthakumari, at the age of 90. On Tuesday afternoon, Shanthakumari took her last breath. Kamal Haasan took to X to pen a moving condolence note about how his friends stand by his side in this trying time. He wrote, “Only you can console yourself.”

Kamal Haasan’s heartfelt condolence note for Mohanlal in his time of grief.

Taking to X, Kamal Haasan referred to Mohanlal as his brother and wrote about how much all of his friends loved him. He wrote, “Brother @MohanLal, only you can console yourself. Friends will stand by you as always. No amount of comforting can compensate a loss like this. Take care, we all love you.” Earlier in the day, Mohanlal’s friend, actor Mammootty, was also spotted visiting his home to pay last respects to his mother.

Mohanlal’s mother, Shanthakumari, died at their residence in Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala, on Tuesday afternoon. Family sources told PTI that she died following age-related ailments. She was 90 and was undergoing treatment for several years for various health issues. Mohanlal was reportedly in the city but not at home when she died. The actor’s father, Viswanathan Nair, a senior government official, had passed away years ago. Several videos from outside Mohanlal’s home showed film personalities and fans lining up to pay their last respects. Chief Minister PinarayiVijayan and Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer were among those who condoled her demise. Shanthakumari’s last rites are scheduled to take place on December 31.