Kollywood celebrities mourn the death of K Balachander

Eminent filmmaker K Balachander died yesterday at a private hospital after prolonged illness. 

Hailed as "Iyakunar Sigaram" in Tamil film industry, Balachander debuted with his Tamil film 'Neerkumizhi' (by adapting his play of the same title) in 1965. He has directed films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi and has written, directed and produced more than 100 films.

He has launched more than 65 actors, actresses and technicians in the Tamil film industry.

His blockbuster movies include 'Aval Oru Thodarkathai', (Tamil) which was remade as 'Anthulaney Katha' in Telugu, 'Maro Charitra' (Telugu), 'Ek Dhuje Ke Liye' (Hindi), 'Sindhu Bhairavi, Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu and ‘Thillu Mullu' (remake of Golmaal in Hindi).  

'Major Chandrakanth', 'Mezhuguvarthi', and 'Navagraham', were his other successful plays. Kavithalaya and Min Bimbangal were his production houses that made films and television shows respectively.
Earlier today morning Manirathnam, Suhasini, Ilayaraja,Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Vivek,  Vijay and many other celebrities had paid their last respect to the veteran filmmaker.

Celebrities took to twitter to mourn the death of K Balachander

Dear KB sir, your vision and creations have inspired 3 generations Really grateful for intro'ing me thru your co Kavithaalaya in Roja RIP!

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 23, 2014

Dearest KB thatha..:(:( I don't know where to start or what to say :(:( so much vacuum ..heartbroken 💔may you rest in peace.

— aishwaryaa.r.dhanush (@ash_r_dhanush) December 23, 2014

My mentor gone! My radical lion is gone! The peerless legend is gone! I have lost my dad again. pic.twitter.com/8NXFFtBj9Z

— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) December 23, 2014

Deeply shocked to know KB sir is no more, a legend, a guru &a great trendsetter in Indian Cinema. His demise is a big loss to the industry.

— Dhananjayan Govind (@Dhananjayang) December 23, 2014

RIP KB sir. my condolences to his family, friends and fans. Was a blessing to work with you in "Saamy". Thank you Sir.

— Harris Jayaraj (@Jharrisjayaraj) December 24, 2014

We have lost the greatest personality, it is a loss to the entire film industry, he will always remain in our memories forever

— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) December 23, 2014

Thank u kb sir for changing my life.. For the moments.. Learning n unlearning . I'm crying out loud in pain.. Will miss u my MAN.. Love uuuu

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) December 23, 2014