INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY MOURNS VIVEKH’S DEATH

Celebrities across the Indian film industry took to social media to mourn the death of Vivekanandan, also known as Vivekh, who passed away in Chennai on Saturday. He was 59.

An actor’s duty does not end with acting, and it extends to giving back to the community that elevated him. My friend Vivekh lived up to this with his social service. As someone who lived up to Kalam’s dream by adding greenery to the planet, his passing has left Tamil Nadu bereft — Kamal Haasan

Heartfelt condolences — Mohanlal

RIP Vivek ! The one person who made us laugh his entire career, your loss is truly breaking our hearts — Mammootty

Bye Sir. Even in death you were too ahead of your time. We will all miss you terribly. There will be laughter and food for thought in the heavens tonight. #VIVEKH” — Siddharth

RIP @Actor_Vivek sir. Heart broken and stunned that you would embark on your heavenly journey so suddenly and early. The world is deprived of a truly good man who genuinely cared for everyone and everything in it. I will so miss your laughter, wisdom and care. The heavens are lucky — R Madhavan

Huge admirer of his work and sheer genius. We’ve lost a legend today. My condolences to Vivek sir’s family, friends and fans. #RIPVivekSir — Abhishek Bachchan

@Actor_Vivek can’t believe you’ve left us ..May you rest in peace ..you’ve entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us —AR Rahman

You will live in our memory for generations through the thoughts sown in the mind, Vivek sir ... Let’s stand with the family who is suffering from irreversible grief ... #RIPViveksir – Suriya

Vivek, a friend who has a deep love for the community, is their section ... Woe beyond words! — R Parthiban

We are shocked and saddened.. I missed sharing screen space with you and missed learning so much from a legend like you.. will miss you forever sir. Deepest condolences to the family #RIPVivekSir — Sivakarthikeyan