Condolences have poured in from all quarters after the passing away of M Karunanidhi. From actor-politicians to superstars, they have all expressed shock.

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan said, "Shri Karunanidhi's demise has left us in distress. I believed that Shri Karunanidhi garu who fought for Dravidian culture would recover from the critical health condition. His death is a loss for the whole of India.  The void cannot be filled.  His mark in politics is not just limited to Tamil Nadu but whole of India. His works for underprivileged and backward classes are commendable. As a leader, the way he worked for social welfare is an inspiration to everyone.

"Power Star was all praise for Karuna's mastery of Tamil language.  "Even after entering politics, people referring to him as Kalaignar tells us his supremacy over Tamil literature. Even today, in the film industry, they applaud his works for Parasakthi, Manohara, and I am aware of that," he added.  

Superstar Rajinikanth said that yesterday was a black day in his life. Calling the Kalaignar beloved, the '2.0' actor prayed that the leader's soul will rest in peace.

Amid a row over the Tamil Nadu government denying Marina Beach to bury the DMK patriarch, Rajini appealed to the government to facilitate Kalaignar's ceremonial burial.  

Allu Arjun said, "KALAIGNAR.  Patriarch of  Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. 5 times CM, 6 Decades Of Political Career, Bhishma Pitamah of TN Politics, Dravidian Pride. Condolences to Family, Followers & every Tamilian. May his soul RIP #Karunanidhi #RIPKalaignar."  

Malayalam star Mammootty took to his blog to describe Karuna as a  revolutionary.