Chennai: Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Wednesday expressed his deepest condolences to his dear friend and fellow superstar, saying his heart is heavy as he mourns the demise of someone who meant a lot to all of them. Mohanlal, whose mother Santkumari Amma passed away On Tuesday.
Mammootty wrote on his X timeline, “My heart feels heavy as we mourn the loss of someone who meant so much to all of us. Stay strong, dear Lal.”
My heart feels heavy as we mourn the loss of someone who meant so much to all of us. Stay strong, dear Lal. pic.twitter.com/FPFNxBK0X1– Mammootty (@mammukka) 31 December 2025
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Since then, condolences have continued from the film industry and political circles. The news of Shantakumari Amma’s demise came.
Many top stars including Tamil star Kamal Haasan, Telugu star Chiranjeevi and Kannada star Shivraj Kumar have expressed condolences on the demise of Mohanlal’s mother.
Kamal Haasan in his condolence message said, “Brother Mohanlal, only you can console yourself. Friends will stand by you as always. No amount of consolation can compensate for such a loss. Take care, we all love you. Kamal Haasan.”
Shivraj Kumar said, “So sorry for your loss @mohanlal sir. Nothing I say will ever ease the pain of losing a mother. I am sure her life was blessed and she will continue to be your guiding star from the world above. You and your family will always be in my prayers.”
Telugu star Chiranjeevi said in his condolence message, “My dear friend @Mohanlal, my heart aches at the loss of your beloved Amma. A mother’s presence shapes us in ways that words can never express, and her love is always with us in the form of strength, comfort and silent guidance. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”
Six-time National Award-winning renowned singer KS Chitra was among those who condoled the demise of the Malayalam cinema icon’s mother.
The popular singer, also known as Kokila of South India, wrote on her social media timeline, “We lost a sweet, true and blessed soul today on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. She was a very affectionate mother. I could feel her warmth when I visited her a few years ago. Deeply saddened by this great loss. May her soul rest in peace and may God give strength to the family. Regards.”
Let us tell you that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s mother Shantakumari Amma passed away on Tuesday. She was 90 years old and had been bedridden for the last decade due to age-related ailments.
Shanthakumari Amma’s demise is a deep personal loss for Mohanlal, who was known to share an extremely close relationship with his mother.
Despite his tough professional commitments and frequent travelling, the actor constantly finds time to be with her, ensuring that her care and comfort is never compromised.
He and his family were in Kochi at the time of his demise.
Born in a traditional household, Shantakumari Amma largely remained out of the public eye, while her son became one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema.
People close to the family remember him as a quiet but strong presence, deeply rooted in the values ​​of simplicity and devotion, qualities Mohanlal has often acknowledged as having shaped his life.