AVM Saravanan Funeral: CM Stalin, Rajinikanth, Suriya & others pay tribute

Legendary Tamil cinema producer AVM Saravanan, 86, passed away this morning due to age-related ailments in Chennai, marking the end of an era. A day after his birthday, his demise ends an era, leaving behind the unparalleled legacy of iconic films from the respected AVM banner. Here are some photos of celebrities paying their final respects to the doyen of Tamil cinema.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid an early tribute to AVM Saravanan. In this photo, CM Stalin is seen offering condolences to the grieving AVM family.

Attending the tribute at AVM Studios, Rajinikanth mourned AVM Saravanan, the producer who launched his 'Superstar' image with Murattu Kaalai (1980) and later produced the high-scale Sivaji: The Boss (2007).

Sivakumar and his son, actor Suriya, were present to pay their respects to the late AVM Saravanan.

Suriya offered an emotional tribute to AVM Saravanan at the ceremony.

Lyricist Vairamuthu was also present to pay his final respects to the late AVM Saravanan.

Also attending to offer emotional respects to the late AVM Saravanan was MDMK leader Vaiko.

Actor Vishal also offered his last respects to AVM Saravanan.

Actor-turned-politician Karunas also offered a floral tribute to AVM Saravanan.