Malayalam actor-filmmaker Vineeth Srinivasan lauds the spirit of Chennai

As many expected unprecedented breakdown of violence in the aftermath of the demise of former Chief Minister Jayalalitha, the people of Chennai city, ADMK cadres and members of all other political parties proved everyone wrong. The city returned to normalcy quicker than everyone imagined and it is at the receiving end of praise from people from all walks of life.

Malayalam actor-filmmaker Vineeth Srinivasan has lauded the spirit of Chennai in his Facebook post.

“I remember reading about a prominent city in india being forced to shut down right after the demise of their renowned political leader. Vehicles were attacked and civilians were tormented to create a complete shutdown. Respect was violently demanded. But yesterday in Chennai, when the beloved CM passed away, the city was not shut down out of fear, but out of Respect. 

I had to take my car and go out yesterday night for something, which was not a safe thing to do if it was any other city, considering the situation. When i went out, there were fewer people on the roads, no presence of police in the street corners unlike any other day, almost pitch dark with everything closed down. But the people whom i saw were calm. They were not violent, they were sad. Auto Stands had camphors and agarbathies lit in front of the phenomenal lady’s pictures. But even when 95% of the shops were shut down, many of the medical stores, ATM centres, and a few provision stores were open. I felt, a civilian’s necessities still have a lot of value in this city. 

Long story short, i love the way Chennai conducts itself, even in the darkest hours. People here are calm, composed, classy and respectful. This city has taught me a lot. It continues to be my master,” he wrote.