Rajinikanth Bids Farewell to K Balachander

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth paid his last respects to the man who he considered his mentor, late director K Balachander, at his Chennai residence on December 23. Mr Balachander died on December 23 after a cardiac arrest. He was 84. KB, as he was popularly called, had launched Rajinikanth in his film Apoorva Raagangal in the year 1975. Rajinikanth referred to Mr Balachander as his 'friend, philosopher and guide'. (Image courtesy: Ramana)

Rajinikanth consoled Mr Balachander's wife, Rajam. (Image courtesy: Ramana)

Actress Radhika also paid her final respects to the late filmmaker. (Image courtesy: Ramana)

Actor R Sarathkumar bid adieu to Mr Balachander. (Image courtesy: Ramana)

Mr Balachander had been hospitalized with age-related illnesses. (Image courtesy: Ramana)