Rajini, Allu Arjun and celebs mourn Ambareesh death

Popular veteran Kannada actor and former central minister Ambareesh (Malavalli Huchche Gowda Amarnath)died on Saturday due to a cardiac arrest. The politician-actor was 66.

Ambaressh had not been in good health for the past few months and was suffering from kidney ailments. He had acted in about 200 films and was popularly known as the 'Rebel star' of Kannada cinema, especially after his film ‘Chakravyuha.’

He won a national award for his debut film ‘Nagaravaahu’ way back in the year 1972.

Ambareesh is survived by his wife Sumalatha and son Abhishek. He married actress Sumalatha in 1991. They acted together in films like ‘Ahuthi’, ‘Avatara Purusha,’ ‘Sri Manjunatha’ and the national award winning film ‘Kallaragi Hovali,’ in 2006.

His death has come as a severe shock to his friend Superstar Rajinikanth. The Tamil actor took to Twitter to mourn the death of his friend along with other south stars.

Rajinikanth: A wonderful human being ... my best friend ... I have lost you today and will miss you ... Rest In Peace #Ambrish

Allu Arjun: Kannada Star Ambareesh Garu No more . Shocking news early morning. Man with a golden soul. May his soul rest in peace . Condolences to @sumalathaA garu and the family. #Ambareesh garu .

Khushbu Sundar: Completely shell shocked..not able to come to terms..mind says it has to be untrue.. sudden demise of our great friend #Ambreeshji has left us shattered and heartbroken.. our thoughts are with his wife #Suma mam n his son #Abhi n the entire family..#RIP #Ambareesh Sir

Radhika Sarathkiumar: #Ambareesh what a wonderful human being, , such a wonderful person. Will miss you terribly. My heart goes out to Suma and family. So heartbreaking. May he rest in peace.

Raai Laxmi: Grown up watching his movies never had the opportunity to work with him, but I am happy I met him few times! Shocked to hear this news! another legend gone rip #Ambareesh sir