Late CM Jayalalithaa was laid to rest yesterday at the MGR Memorial premises in the presence of lakhs of followers and well-wishers. Politicians across the nation and almost the entire Tamil filmdom paid homage to the iconic leader. Here we take a look at how celebs poured out their emotion on social media.

@menongautham #AmmaForever We must salute the people of our state who poured into the streets of chennai today and went about their emotions so peacefully

@ash_r_dhanush Too shocking nearly a goodbye..but a tearful n highly emotional farewell truly befitting the Queen.hope you rest in peace our #AmmaForever ‏

@PoojaKumarNY An iconic woman who will be missed and her actions will be treasured. #AmmaForever #jayalalithaa #Ripamma ‏

@realradikaa A fitting farewell to the Queen of Tamilnadu #AmmaForever dignified, #TNPolice aiadmk cadres &people of the state proud.

@gayathriraguram You will continue to watch us from above. You will lead us from above. #AmmaForever ‏

@SaiPallavi_92 TN is deeply saddened by the demise of #jayalalithaa. She was a leader more than a politician #AmmaForever #Ripamma

@VidyuRaman She ruled in 2 professions - both male dominated & patriarchal. You will go on to inspire so many women to be strong & fierce. #AmmaForever ‏

@LakshmiManchu A fabulous farewell for the Queen of people. There will never b 1 like u.Thankq for being U, the good,bad and the resilient. #jayalalithaa

@iamAmyJackson Rest in Peace #Jayalalithaa ji .. The state has lost a great leader, and the people, their #Amma

@Actor_Siddharth Gratitude and respect must also go to our Police. Law & order arrangements are world class. Mourning with dignity and peace. #Jayalalithaa

@PriyaAnand Few Can Match Her Grit! Epitome Of Beauty & Brains. Deeply Regret That I Never Got The Opportunity To Meet Her!!! #myAMMA #Jayalalithaa

@ihansika A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. You were an inspiration to many . RIP #amma . #jayalalithaa ji #respect

@nikkigalrani Loss of a true fighter,a woman who inspired many !!! You'll live on in the hearts of ppl forever  #RIPAmma #IronLady #Jayalalithaa ‏

@gautamitads Heartbroken at Amma's passing. A great lady who led us wth strength, vision, compassion n love. You left us too soon amma RIP #Jayalalithaa

@VishalKOfficial Gone too soon.a great woman,leader and administrator #Amma #jayalalithaa #IronLady irreplaceable.my deepest condolences.may her soul RIP. GB ‏

@gvprakash An emotional night ... our honourable CM is no more .. my deepest condolence ..dr. #jayalalithaa #ironladyofTN .. u will be in our hearts

@tamannaahspeaks My prayers for #Jayalalithaa ji! #PrayForAmma ‏

@thisisysr Love and prayers to our CM #IronLady #jayalalithaa