Kamal’s close bond with Sivaji Ganesan and his family is well-known. The latter’s wife, Kamalammal, passed away a few days ago. Kamal had this to say about the lady who even had a name similar to his.

“I am grateful that she passed away after her husband expired, or the man could not have coped with her loss. They were such an intimate couple. I saw their love for each other grow beautifully over the years,” he said.

“She made sure that actors like us, who would not speak a word in front of Sivaji Ganesan, felt at ease. I played some of my films such as ‘Virumandi’ in her house and she gave me very honest, valuable feedback,” he said, adding, “She is the first lady in the history of Tamil culture.”

This was part of a report by The Hindu.