Celebrities mourn Kalaignar's death

Celebrities from all the film industries were united in mourning the death of DMK president M Karunanidhi. They called it a “dark day” and an “inexplicable loss”.

Karunanidhi died at a hospital in Chennai on Tuesday after prolonged illness. He was 94.

Here are the tweets:

Koratala Siva: A long meaningful journey comes to an end. Rest in peace Kalaignar. I join the people of Tamil Nadu in mourning the demise of the senior most leader M. Karunanidhi.

Siddharth : Our beautiful language Tamil will miss Kalaignar Karunanidhi. This void he has left will take ages to fill

Nagma : He lead the Dravidian movement wth a lot of personal integrity and provided social cohesion to the Tamilian cause through his far-sighted leadership and administrative skills.

Shatrughan Sinha: India has lost a prominent, distinguished leader of the masses, Kalaignar

Samantha Akkineni: Over six decades. Did the impossible. Will forever be remembered

Manoj Kumar Manchu : Respect to Karunanidhi Garu and his contribution to the state and Tamil literature

Riteish Deshmukh : Today, India has lost one of its tallest leaders. Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhiji. His contribution to the state of Tamil Nadu, its people has been immense. True champion of Tamil pride. RIP Sir

Priya Prakash Varrier : The Son of the Sun has set, never to rise again….RIP Kalaignar.

Hansika: one of the best leaders the country has ever witnessed. I hope God gives courage and hope to the family member and fellow Tamilians to cope with this huge loss