Tamil actor Ajith Kumar lost his mother on Saturday. His mother, Mohini Mani, died at the age of 89 in her sleep in Chennai, after declining health. As soon as the news spread, several stars from the Tamil cinema extended their heartfelt condolences. Now, Ajith`s brother, Anil Kumar, has issued an official statement on behalf of the family, requesting privacy as they mourn the loss of their mother. The statement also confirmed that her last rites will be held as a private affair since they wish to grieve their mother quietly.
Ajith Kumar`s family shares first statement
Ajith`s brother, Anil Kumar, shared a statement on X, which read, “Our mother, Mohini Mani, passed away early this morning, in her sleep, after a period of declining health. She was 89. We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by a number of medical professionals these last few years.”
Talking about her early life, the statement added, “As someone who was part of the wave of Sindhis who migrated over to newly independent India at the time of Partition, as a child, leaving everything behind and starting over, she also derived immense satisfaction and pride from seeing her brood go on to do well in life.”
In memorium:
Mohini Mani, 1937–2026
Our mother, Mohini Mani, passed away early this morning, in her sleep, after a period of declining health. She was 89.
We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by a number of medical professionals these last… pic.twitter.com/lGosJV4SoL
— S. Anil Kumar (@aktxt) May 30, 2026
The statement also spoke about her family life, adding, “She was blessed to know a successful marriage of nearly six decades with our late father, and their cherished memories will continue to offer strength and comfort to us.”
Concluding the statement, Anil mentioned the funeral will be private, saying, “Her last rites will be a private, family affair. We trust that all who have known the ache of losing a parent or a beloved elder will respect our wish to grieve quietly, honouring her memory with the same equanimity, dignity, and gentle strength she showed us every single day of her life.”
Ajith`s mother passes away
Ajith`s mother passed away on Sunday at their home in Chennai. Reportedly, Ajith was in Dubai at the time of his mother`s passing and immediately headed back to Chennai after hearing the news. The last rites will be held in Chennai.
Ajith previously lost his father, P Subramaniam, in 2023 at the age of 85. Many from the South Indian film industry grieved the loss and offered condolences.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay wrote on X, “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.”
