Vijay Antony’s daughter to be laid to rest today, Yuvan Shankar Raja says ‘as a father myself, can’t imagine his pain’

Several names from the Tamil film industry offered their condolences, including music composer Anirudh. “Heart goes out to @vijayantony and family at this tragic and difficult time. More power and strength to you,” the Jawan composer wrote.

Heart goes out to @vijayantony and family at this tragic and difficult time. More power and strength to you.

— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) September 19, 2023

Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja also posted an emotional note on Twitter, writing that he was “deeply disturbed and saddened” to hear about Vijay Antony’s loss. “As a father myself, I can’t imagine what pain Vijay Antony must be going through now. I pray that The Almighty gives the family the strength to bear this unbearable loss.”

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— Raja yuvan (@thisisysr) September 20, 2023

The composer also wrote that it was a “painful” reminder how “delicate” mental health is and urged people, especially the young generation, to reach out for help during challenging times.

Meanwhile, Antony’s earlier statement — where he spoke about his father’s death by suicide and what the family faced — has emerged again. “No matter how painful life gets, or the kind of difficulties you might have to go through, never commit suicide. It is heartbreaking for the children. My father took his own life when I was 7 and my sister was 5. I have seen how difficult it was for my mother after that and the hardships she has gone through,” he had said.

A case has been registered and the police are conducting a further inquiry into the incident. The police are yet to ascertain the reason for her death. Further details are awaited.