Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, died on Saturday at the age of 85. According to reports, she had been dealing with age-related health issues and died at a private hospital in Chennai.
Mohini Mani was living in Chennai’s Palavakkam area. News of her demise has prompted an outpouring of condolences from members of the film industry, political figures and fans of the actor.
Reports suggest that Ajith Kumar was in Dubai when he learned of his mother’s death. The actor is said to have immediately travelled back to Chennai to be with his family during the difficult time.
Celebs Pay Tributes
Among those who paid tribute was veteran actor Kamal Haasan.
Sharing a message on X, he wrote, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mrs Mohini Mani. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ajith Kumar and his family, who are grieving the loss of their beloved mother.”
சகோதரர் திரு. அஜித்குமார் அவர்களின் தாயார் திருமதி. மோகினி மணி அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தி அறிந்து வருத்தமடைந்தேன்.
அன்புத் தாயை இழந்து தவிக்கும் அஜித்குமாருக்கும் அவரது குடும்பத்தாருக்கும் எனது மனமார்ந்த ஆறுதல்களைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 30, 2026
Actor Radhikaa Sarathkumar also expressed her condolences. She wrote, “Dear #ajith so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Condolences to the family and pray for strength in this sad phase of your life. May she be in peace.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay also mourned the loss.
In a message shared on X, he wrote: “I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs Mohini Ammaiyar, the mother of my dear friend Mr. Ajith Kumar. I pray that her soul rests in peace at the divine feet of the Lord. I convey my deepest condolences to my friend Mr. Ajith Kumar, who is grieving the loss of his mother, who was a pillar of support and embrace in all stages of life, and to his family members.”
அருமை நண்பர் திரு. அஜித் குமார் அவர்களின் தாயார் திருமதி மோகினி அம்மையார் மறைவுச் செய்தி கேட்டு மிகுந்த வேதனை அடைந்தேன். அவரது ஆன்மா இறைவன் திருவடியில் இளைப்பாற பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன்.
வாழ்வில் அனைத்து நிலைகளிலும் அரணாக இருந்து அரவணைத்த தாயாரை இழந்து வாடும் நண்பர் திரு. அஜித்…
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) May 30, 2026
Mohini Mani held a special place in Ajith Kumar’s life. The actor’s charitable organisation, the Mohini Mani Foundation, was named after her. Through the foundation, various initiatives related to hygiene, civic awareness and social welfare have been supported over the years.
According to reports, Mohini Mani’s funeral is expected to be held in Chennai on Sunday. Family members, friends and members of the film fraternity are likely to attend and pay their final respects.
