Kollywood mourns K Balachander's demise

Several film personalities took on to Twitter to express their grief and pay tributes to the veteran filmmaker, K Balachander who passed away today. The ace director, who has directed over 100 films was admitted to a private hospital recently, due to age related illness. Here a few of the K-town actors and director mourning the legendary director's demise.
Santosh Sivan: Dada Sahib Phalke award receipient, Padmashri,Director K.Balachander is no more ; May his soul RIP, Knew Balachander so closely during "Roja"days..awesome and inspiring.
Jayam Ravi: RIP Balachandar Sir. You will live forever in our hearts & through ur magical movies.
Selvaraghavan: Shattered by k balachandar sir's demise.no words to describe the grief and sadness.
Ranganathan Madhavan: Dismayed at the demise of one of the most loving and legendary Directors of Indian Cinema. RIP K Balachander sir. You will be so missed.i can never forget you sparkling smile and warm hand shakes.
Prakash Raj: Thank u kb sir for changing my life.. For the moments.. Learning n unlearning . I'm crying out loud in pain.. Will miss u my MAN.. Love uuuu
Varu Sarathkumar: May his family find the strength to withstand this great loss.. RIP Balachander sir...u will indeed live on through ur amazing work..
Amala Paul: The film industry loses a legend! K Balachander sir is and will be one of the most inspiring filmmakers that I knw. A legend rests in peace.
Sneha: Sad KB sir s no more.RIP .. Wil cherish working with him in his 100th film. And he will stay with us forever..
Raai Laxmi: Our industry Lost another great legendary director #KB sir :( #RIP my strength to the family
Suza Kumar: RIP #k.balachander sir ������ can't get out from this shock !! A great loss to everyone. u will be in our hearts forever #KB rest in peace..
Khushbu Sundar: U know few mean a lot to u but u realize how much only when they leave us..KB sir has left us completely heartbroken..
Sriya Reddy: k���.Balachander rip sir. true legend.. had the good fortune to have met you and I still remember you telling that I should not give up acting and that I should always act ! End of an era !
Vivekh: My mentor gone! My radical lion is gone! The peerless legend is gone! I have lost my dad again.
Nani: Balachander sir is no more .. End of an era .. Bapu gaaru Balachander gaaru in the same year...We are so much more incomplete now :(
Nakul: An Era has come to an end, a legend has passed away, #RIP KB Sir. You are a mentor & an inspiration for the entire film fraternity.
Vijay Yesudas: Sad news for the Film Industry #RIPKBSIR Hope his family finds peace & may the greatest film maker always be remembered in our hearts
Shanthnu Bhagyaraj: Kb sir :-( may his soul RIP. a loss to the entire film fraternity :-( An amazing human being and a legend who created magic..
G.V.Prakash Kumar: RIP legend director KB sir ... A great director with a variety of work no one can match . And one of the best producers I've worked with
Prasanna: This time bad news is for true...KB sir no more... The legendary KB sir left us. RIP