Kamal Haasan visits AVM Saravana’s home upon returning to Chennai, extends condolences to the producer’s family – Reports | Tamil Movie News

Actor Kamal Haasan visited the residence of late producer AVM Saravanan upon his return to Chennai, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Haasan, who was abroad during Saravanan’s funeral, had previously expressed his deep respect for the producer, calling him a father figure who shaped his cinematic journey. The visit underscored their enduring bond beyond their film collaborations.

AVM Saravanan was one of the important pillars that supported the foundation of AVM, a production company that left an indelible mark on the history of Tamil cinema. He has created quality films with leading actors spanning generations, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Vijay, and Ajith. Always speaking with a humble and gentle demeanor, he was respected by industry insiders and fans alike. His passing away on December 4 was an immeasurable loss to the Tamil film world and cinema lovers.

Kamal Haasan misses AVM Saravanan’s funeral

After AVM Saravanan’s death, film celebrities and political leaders paid tributes from the very first day. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Rajinikanth, Suriya, and many others visited him in person and paid their respects. But Kamal Haasan could not pay his tribute to AVM Saravanan in person as he was abroad that day. Instead, unable to contain his emotions, he expressed his condolences through a video. Kamal Haasan’s heartfelt words, “He is my father... I will be the child who calls him by his name…” went viral at the time. In that video, he clearly stated that AVM Saravanan was one of the heroes who shaped him in the world of cinema.

Kamal Haasan’s personal condolences to AVM Saravanan’s family

Upon returning to Chennai on the night of December 5, Kamal Haasan, without any delay, went to AVM Saravanan’s residence. There, he met Saravanan’s son, daughter, and family and offered his condolences. The same sadness and respect that was evident in the emotion of the video were also evident in Kamal’s direct condolences. Kamal Haasan repeatedly noted that AVM Saravanan’s loss was both personal and industry-wide.

Kamal Haasan-AVM Saravanan, a bond beyond cinema

Kamal Haasan’s recent visit to the AVM family, following AVM Saravanan’s passing, was a powerful reminder of their decades-long relationship, which was highlighted through the creation of timeless films like ‘Aval’ and ‘Sakalakala Vallavan’.