''JYOTHILAKSHMI WAS TO JOIN SIMBU IN AAA SETS NEXT MONTH''

Veteran actress and dancer Jyothilakshmi passed away this morning due to cancer and condolence messages have been coming in.

Director Adhik Ravichandran was the first to express his grief in his Twitter handle when he tweeted, “#Jothilakshmi actress who also acted in #TIN passed away.also had a big character in #AAA .very sad. RIP mam”.

He tells behindwoods, “It is very unfortunate that the legendary dancer is no more. She had done a small role in Trisha Illana Nayanthara and I had promised her a role in AAA. She was to join us in our next schedule. It is sad that it cannot happen now".

Vishal also conveyed his grief, “Veteran actress #jothilakshmi passed away.she succumbed to cancer.may her soul RIP.u Wil b remembered forever.deepest condolences 2 da fmly”.

Kavalai Vendam director Deekay also had this to share, "Jyothilakshmi ma'am's last movie was Kavalai Vendam. She had scenes with Jiiva and Kajal and it was great to work with her. Our team mourns the demise of this lovely actress".