Deeply saddened...: Keerthy Suresh mourns the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan
Chennai, December 4
Actor Keerthy Suresh expressed grief over the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan.
Taking to Instagram Story, Keerthy wrote, "Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the loss of AVM Saravanan sir. The legacy you have created will always live on sir."
AVM Saravanan passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 86.
Saravanan was the son of the renowned director-producer AV Meiyappan, a pioneer of Tamil cinema who founded the iconic AVM Studios, one of India's oldest surviving film studios and a celebrated landmark in Chennai.
Following his passing, tributes poured in as Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with Rajinikanth, KR Vijaya, Sivakumar, Vishal, and Suriya, paid their final respects.
Speaking to the media after paying his respects to the late film producer, Rajinikanth described Saravanan as a "wonderful person," adding that he worked on 9 films under the AVM banner, all of which became major successes.
He said, "He was a wonderful person. I acted in nine films under the AVM banner, and all of them were hits. He had immense faith in me and stood by me during my difficult times."Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin was among those who paid respects to the departed icon of Tamil cinema.
Taking to his X account, Stalin wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of A.V.M. Saravanan, one of the senior-most stalwarts of the Tamil film industry and the face of the historic and renowned AVM Studios. Just as the AVM company played a crucial role in shaping the course of Tamil cinema, Mr. Saravanan's contribution in shaping the course of the AVM company itself is equally immeasurable."
— ANI
Reader Comments
So sad to hear this news. My grandfather used to tell me stories about watching AVM films in single-screen theatres. Their contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled. Condolences to the family.
Rajinikanth sir's words say it all. When a superstar acknowledges someone's support during difficult times, it shows the character of the man. AVM Saravanan sir's legacy is secure through the countless classics he gave us.
Reading about AVM's history is fascinating. One of the oldest film studios in the world still operating. That's an incredible legacy. Mr. Saravanan upheld it with dignity. Respect from a film enthusiast abroad.
While it's right to mourn, I hope the younger generation in the industry learns from his dedication. Today's focus is often on quick profits, but AVM built a legacy on quality and faith in talent, just like he had in Rajini sir.
End of an era. AVM Studios in Chennai is a landmark every film buff visits. The stories that have come out of those gates! His father AV Meiyappan was a giant, and he carried that torch brilliantly. Om Shanti.
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