Ajith Kumar’s mother Mohini Mani passes away; TN CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan offer condolences

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, passed away on Saturday (May 30, 2026) morning at the age of 89. Ajith’s brother S. Anil Kumar confirmed the news of her demise on social media.

According to Anil, Ms. Mani passed away in her sleep, “after a period of declining health”. “We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by a number of medical professionals these last few years,” Anil wrote on X.

Remembering her life, Anil added, “We are comforted, even in this time of grief, that she lived a long life and could be counted among the lucky ones – to have known the undying love and care of dear ones and the genuine respect of just about everyone who came to know her kind nature, selfless spirit, and quiet grace.”

Anil said that her last rites will be a “private, family affair”. “We trust that all who have known the ache of losing a parent or a beloved elder will respect our wish to grieve quietly, honoring her memory with the same equanimity, dignity, and gentle strength she showed us every single day of her life,” said Anil while concluding the statement.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, DMK president M K Stalin, Kamal Haasan and several other political leaders on Saturday condoled the demise of Ms. Mani.

In his condolence message, CM Vijay wrote on X, “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Mohini, mother of my dear friend Mr Ajith Kumar. I pray that her soul may rest in peace at the holy feet of god. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ajith Kumar, who has lost a loving mother, and to his family. May they find strength and solace in this difficult time”.

Kamal Haasan took to X and wrote, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ajitkumar’s mother, Mrs. Moghini Mani. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ajitkumar and his family, who are grieving the loss of their beloved mother.”

Taking to X, Stalin said, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs Mohini Mani, mother of my dear brother Mr Ajithkumar. There are no words to comfort Ajithkumar, who now mourns the loss of a mother who gave him life and took joy in seeing him reach great heights. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies go out to Mr Ajithkumar and his family.”

Palaniswami, in his condolence message, said he was “deeply saddened” to hear the news. “Losing one’s mother is the greatest loss one can face. My deepest condolences to my dear brother Mr Ajith Kumar, who is in great pain after losing his loving mother,” he wrote.

Ms. Mani is survived by her three sons, Ajith Kumar, Anup Kumar and Anil Kumar.