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Ajith Kumar's Mother Mohini Mani Laid To Rest In Chennai; Heartbreaking Visuals Show Actor Getting Emotional At Funeral
24htopnews | May 31, 2026 8:09 PM CST

Ajith Kumar's mother Mohini Mani was laid to rest in Chennai on Sunday after she passed away at 89 due to age-related health issues. The actor flew back from Dubai and attended the final rites at Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium. Emotional visuals showed Ajith carrying the pyre as the family bid farewell in a private ceremony.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, was laid to rest in Chennai on Sunday, May 31, in the presence of family members. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday at the age of 89, after a period of declining health. Upon hearing the news of his mother's demise, Ajith, who was in Dubai at the time, immediately rushed back to Chennai to be with his family during the difficult moment.

Ajith Kumar Performs Mother's Last Rites In Chennai

The final rites were held at the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium in Chennai on Sunday morning in the presence of close family members, with emotional scenes witnessed as relatives and loved ones gathered to bid a final farewell. Videos circulating on The Federal on X (formerly Twitter) showed Ajith carrying his mother's pyre during the last rites. The cremation was conducted quietly, with no paparazzi or media presence, in line with the family’s request for privacy during the mourning period.

Ajith was also seen emotional at the funeral. Later, the actor expressed his gratitude to the Chennai Police personnel, thanking them with folded hands for making security arrangements and ensuring privacy during the funeral proceedings.


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