Writer Kira Ki Rajanarayanan, widely acclaimed Tamil writer of Karisal Mann fame, passed away recently at midnight on Monday. He deceased at the age of 99. His immortal works include Gopalla Gramam, Gopalla Gramathu Makkal, Karisalkaattu Kadithasi, Vattara Vazhakku Sollagarathi and the like.
Many celebrities have mourned the death of the talented writer. Actor Sivakumar's condolence message: "I lost my father ten months after I was born... I have now lost my guru Kira. Kira and Ganapathi Ammal were like a father and mother to me. I have known them for 35 years. I have also taken part in many events with him. I sincerely regret not being able to go in person and pay tribute to him due to this COVID situation. I pray to the Lord for him to rest in peace."