I have lost one of my best friends: Rajni
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth was deeply upset after hearing the sudden demise of his Kannada counterpart and good friend Vishnuvaradhan. Though Rajni was unable to attend the actor's funeral due to security reasons, he sent a condolence message to the bereaved family.
Rajni and Vishnuvaradhan had acted together in Sri Raghavendrar and Viduthalai. The Tamil Superstar’s 2005 blockbuster Chandramukhi was a remake of Vishnuvaradhan’s Apthamithra.
In his condolence message, Rajini said, “I just could not believe that Vishnuvaradhan is no more. I spoke with him only a couple of days ago. I have lost one of my best friends. He was a great actor and great man. The moments I had spent with him are still green in my memory. My deepest condolences to the family members of Vishnuvaradhan. May his soul rest in peace. Though I am unable to attend the great actor’s funeral due to security reasons, I will go to Bangalore soon and meet his family members,” he added.
