One of Tamil cinema's popular film families is veteran Gangai Amaren's whose sons are actor-director=producer Venkat Prabhu and actor-music composer Premgi Amaren. Gangai Amaren's wife Manimegalai passed away last night (11:10 PM) at Kauvery hospital, Chennai where she was being treated for a 'brief illness'.

Stay strong brothers. My deepest condolences @vp_offl @Premgiamaren

— Arya (@arya_offl) May 10, 2021

More strength @vp_offl sir @Premgiamaren brother & family..
Rest in peace

— kathir (@am_kathir) May 10, 2021

Mother of two fabulous sons who are always happy and spread happiness around them ..Amma we will miss u ..condolences to @vp_offl @Premgiamaren @gangaiamaren and family.. Rip😭🥲 pic.twitter.com/dA6E9CxaDV

— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) May 9, 2021

Heartfelt condolences @vp_offl sir and @Premgiamaren bro. pic.twitter.com/PQ6nfiAKBj

— Shakti Soundar Rajan (@ShaktiRajan) May 10, 2021

Tributes and messages of condolences have been pouring in for the family since Monday morning. Gangai Amaren stareted his career as a lyricist, often writing for his brother Ilayaraja's compostions. He then branched out to composing music, singing writing and directing and his son Premgi Amaren shares a similar career trajectory. 

In loss of words ...a mother is simply irreplaceable..hoping and praying for God to give strength to @vp_offl @gangaiamaren and @Premgiamaren in this toughest times... when a loved one passes acceptance is the only solace #Premji #VenkatPrabhu

— Vanitha Vijaykumar (@vanithavijayku1) May 10, 2021

I am so sorry. God grant you courage and strength . Kalaamma's memory will guide u. @Premgiamaren @vp_offl @gangaiamaren

— Kasturi Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) May 10, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences @vp_offl @Premgiamaren

— Vikranth Santhosh (@vikranth_offl) May 10, 2021

My heartfelt condolences brother @vp_offl & @Premgiamaren.. Really shocked to hear this news... May God give you'll the strength to overcome this irreplaceable loss.. My prayers for Amma's soul to rest in peace ..🙏🏻

— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) May 10, 2021

Heartfelt condolences brothers. May Ammas soul rest in peace. @vp_offl @Premgiamaren

— VijayVasanth (@iamvijayvasanth) May 10, 2021

Deepest condolences to @vp_offl @Premgiamaren and family.
May Aunty’s soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/CQtTKUbrzX

— Vijayalakshmi A (@vgyalakshmi) May 10, 2021

Venakt Prabhu is known for directing movies like Ajith starrer Mankatha, Karthi starrer Biriyani, Massu Engira Maasilamani with Suriya and the upcoming Maanaadu with Silambarasan TR.