Director Atlee who is busy scripting his next Bollywood biggie starring Shah Rukh Khan has suffered a huge blow as his wife Priya Atlee's grandfather Kaliyaraj passed away on Saturday.

Atlee has penned a highly emotional note "Priya Atlee's Thatha passed away today He doesn’t like to be called Thatha so I always call him bro.He is 82, even last week we both had a beautiful conversation.. he loved me so much he has always been a well wisher, friend and experienced guide (minalae Subini Thatha type) miss u… bro can’t believe ur no more. I’m heartbroken. Our family has lost the pillar & A young friend love u bro kaliyaraj , no one can replace u in our lives , will miss u ... this dae has made us realize alot of things in life... it’s tym to realize there is an end for everything... so share ur love and happiness till u live... everyday is a gift from god... love u bro...".

The photos that Priya and Atlee have shared with their beloved grandpa Kaliyaraj show how much of bonding they shared with him and its clearly a big loss to them.RIP.

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@priyaatlee Thatha passed away today He doesn’t like to be called Thatha so I always call him bro. Today It was like a regular day for me & Priya. we got up and started our day suddenly we received a call from Aunty in morning we were broken to know tat he is no more due to cardiac arrest. He is 82, even last week we both had a beautiful conversation.. he loved me so much he has always been a well wisher, friend and experienced guide (minalae Subini Thatha type) miss u bro can’t believe ur no more. I’m heartbroken. Our family has lost the pillar & A young friend love u bro kaliyaraj , no one can replace u in our lives , will miss u ... this dae has made us realize alot of things in life... it’s tym to realize there is an end for everything... so share ur love and happiness till u live... everyday is a gift from god... love u bro...??❤️

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