On February 19, the renowned comedian Mayilsamy passed away in Chennai. He experienced cardiac arrest and passed away. Superstar Rajinikanth, a close friend of his, paid his tributes and remarked that Lord Shiva has taken his best devotee to Maha Shivaratri. He went on to say that he will carry out his friend Mayilsamy’s final desire and that his passing would be a big loss to both humanity and the film business.
Everyone was shocked to learn of Mayilsamy’s passing because the actor spent the entire night of Shivaratri performing and participating in rituals. He passed away on February 19th. MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, expressed regret over Mayilsamy’s passing.
On February 20, Bollywood superstar Rajinikanth paid his respects to Mayilsamy by going to his home. He expressed his sympathies to Mayilsamy’s family. Addressing to the media, Rajinikanth stated that not only is the entire human race suffering, but also the film business and his family.
He said, “Mayilsamy was one of my close friends. I knew him when he was 23-24. He grew up from being a mimicry artist to an actor. He was a huge fan of MGR and a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. We used to meet often. I ask him about cinema but he used to talk about only two people – MGR and Lord Shiva. We were close friends, but we did not act in many films. I don’t know why. He used to go to Tiruvannamalai every year for Karthigai Deepam. When he witnesses the crowd, he used to feel happy as if they had come for the first show of his film. That was his devotion. He used to call me and wish me on Karthigai Deepam. Last time, when he called, I couldn’t pick up the call as I was at work. He called thrice. And then I thought, I’ll apologise to him when I talk to him the next time. But, I forgot. Now, he is no more.”
He further added, “Vivekh and Mayilsamy’s demise are a huge loss not just to the cinema industry, his family and friends, but to entire humanity. They are great social thinkers and socially responsible human beings. It is not a coincidence that Mayilsamy died on Shivaratri. It’s God’s plan. God has taken away his favourite devotee on Shivaratri. I don’t know what to say to his family members.”
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