According to a medical bulletin released by hospital authorities on Sunday, the actor's condition deteriorated significantly.

"We trust that all who have known loss will respect our wish to grieve privately and deal with his passing with as much equanimity and dignity as possible."

He is expected to return to Chennai soon to perform the last rites of his father

In 2018 February, Sridevi and Khushi, her youngest daughter, went to attend nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding in Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

As Mayilsamy was a devotee of Lord Shiva, before his funeral, devotees played Lord Shiva Purana at his residence.

From MS Viswanathan to AR Rahman, she has lent his voice to the works of several of Tamil cinema's most revered composers.

The actor, known for his convincing portrayal of police officers in films, also appeared on Vetrimaran's Visaranai, Maari, Aram, Vasool Raja MBBS, and Yutham Sei.

Unfortunately, Chennai city ended in tears when a filmgoer fell off a lorry while celebrating the premiere of the Ajith-starring film Thunivu.

The deaths of these icons, from the greatest musicians to the most highly regarded popular figures, have left voids that can never be filled.

A ban on online rummy in the State has been approved by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi after two deaths were once more reported in just two days.