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M.K. Stalin Pays Respects to Sivaji Ganesan's Daughter Shanthi Narayanasamy

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News18•20-09-2026, 14:00
M.K. Stalin Pays Respects to Sivaji Ganesan's Daughter Shanthi Narayanasamy
- •Shanthi Narayanasamy, eldest daughter of Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan, passed away in Chennai.
- •Former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited Kauvery Hospital to pay his respects to the deceased.
- •Shanthi Narayanasamy had been receiving treatment for health issues for the past few days.
- •Sivaji Ganesan named the 'Shanthi Theatre' on Anna Salai after his daughter, reflecting his affection.
- •M.K. Stalin offered condolences, recalling the friendship between Kalaignar Karunanidhi and Sivaji Ganesan, and extended solace to the grieving family.
Key Questions Answered
Shanthi Narayanasamy was the eldest daughter and first female child of legendary Indian cinema actor Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and his wife Kamalambal.
Sivaji Ganesan named the theatre on Anna Salai in Chennai as Shanthi Theatre out of deep affection for his eldest daughter Shanthi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin visited Kauvery Hospital in Chennai in person to pay his final respects to the body of the late Shanthi Narayanasamy and offered condolences to her grieving family.



