Celebrities mourn K Balachanders death on Twitter

Veteran film-maker K Balachander who delivered innumerable path breaking movies in Southern film industry passed away in Chennai.

Soon as news of his sad demise broke, celebrities took to Twitter to offer their condolences. Hailing him as one of the greatest film-makers in India, they offered their condolences to the families of the departed soul.

1980s :: Director K. Balachander with Rajinikanth and Kamal hassan pic.twitter.com/NiITxmMuAH

— indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) December 23, 2014

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth’s guru K Balachander passes away http://t.co/c3U1BCvVlH writes @powerofyogesh pic.twitter.com/8eHLbGkLkP

— dna (@dna) December 24, 2014

#KBalachander was a director's director. His films powerfully impacted two generation & symbolized a new era in Indian cinema. Great life.

— Jayaprakash Narayan (@JP_LOKSATTA) December 24, 2014

Feeling sad on demise of Sri K.Balachander. He was master of unconventional themes in Film Industry. May the departed soul rest in peace.

— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVENKAIAHNAIDU) December 24, 2014

The loss of legendary K Balachander is a loss to the industry. One of the truly maverick directors and genius ahead of his time.

— Mohan Babu M (@themohanbabu) December 24, 2014

RIP prolific film maker #KBalachander A massive pillar of Indian Cinema. Launched careers of #KamalHaasan and Rajnikanth. Great loss .

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) December 24, 2014

Eminent filmmaker & Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander passes away. pic.twitter.com/vNg6ZGtpEG

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) December 24, 2014

Rest in peace K balachander garu..... pic.twitter.com/e46MkZiLB5

— allari naresh (@allarinaresh) December 23, 2014

R I P K.Balachander sir! Legendary Director of Indian Cinema! pic.twitter.com/2wN7V82M4G

— Vijay (@Actor_Vijay) December 23, 2014

“@SBDaggubati: Its very saddening to hear that Legendary director K. Balachander Garu is no more. May his soul rest in peace.”

— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) December 23, 2014

Had the opportunity to see the man a lot of times...RIP K Balachander sir!!!!You will definitely be missed :(

— priyamani (@priyamani6) December 23, 2014

Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary director K. Balachander. His distinct film-making style & hard-hitting themes amused one & all.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) December 23, 2014

Rest In Peace K.Balachander garu pic.twitter.com/Qb4DBPoOZr

— MAA TV (@MAATV) December 23, 2014

RIP.... K BALACHANDER Sir .. a True Legend;

— Harish Shankar .S (@harish2you) December 23, 2014

Want to express my heartfelt grief for the passing away of K Balachander, the only true maverick and path breaking director of all time

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 23, 2014