AVM Saravanan Death: Watch Celebs Paying Homage With Heavy Heart LIVE Online

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Superstar Rajinikanth, Suriya and many other celebrities from the film industry have paid their homage to legendary producer AVM Saravanan.

The Tamil cinema lost one of its greatest builders on Thursday morning in Chennai. He was 86.

MK Stalin, in a post on X, mourned the demise of the producer. Stalin stated he was "deeply saddened" by the news, emphasizing that just as AVM was crucial in shaping Tamil cinema, Saravanan's role in guiding the AVM company's path was equally important.

He highlighted the historical link between AVM and the Dravidian film industry through films like Anna's 'Or Iravu', Kalaignar's 'Parasakthi', and Murasoli Maran's 'Kuladeivam'. He noted that this professional bond had become a close family relationship.

The CM recalled his affectionate interaction with Saravanan during his May 2023 visit to the AVM Heritage Museum.

Stalin concluded by extending his "deepest condolences and solace" to the AVM family and the film fraternity, remembering Saravanan's calm, simple nature, and kindness.

Watch Celebs, and Politicians Paying Homage To AVM Saravanan LIVE Online

Several news outlets are doing live coverage from AVM Saravanan's residence.

Saravanan was the son of A. V. Meiyappan, the founder of AVM Productions - one of Tamil cinema's oldest and most respected film studios. After his father, Saravanan took charge of AVM along with his brother, starting from the late 1950s.

Over many decades, he produced many beloved films - movies people remember and love. Some of them are Naanum Oru Penn, Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, Minsara Kanavu, Sivaji: The Boss, Vettaikaran, and Ayan.

But Saravanan's contribution was more than just hit films. Under his leadership, AVM Studios remained a home where generations of actors, directors, and film-makers started out. The studio's name became a mark of quality and trust in Tamil cinema.

When Saravanan passed away, many from the film industry - actors, directors, colleagues - and fans gathered at AVM Studios to pay tribute. They came to honour not just a man, but a legacy.

His son, M. S. Guhan (also a film-producer), and grandchildren continue the family tradition. Though Saravanan is gone, the stories he helped bring to life - and the foundations he laid - will live on in the hearts of many.

Tonight, fans will remember him by watching old AVM films - the laughter, the tears, the music, the moments. Because legends don't really leave us. Their stories remain, inspiring future storytellers.