<p>Tamil movie star Ajith Kumar's father, P.S. Mani passed away on Friday morning. He was 85.</p>.<p>According to a statement issued by his sons, including Ajith Kumar, P.S. Mani departed in his sleep following a long illness. The news was shared on social media by Ajith Kumar's manager.</p>.<p>P.S. Mani leaves behind his wife Mohini and three sons, Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.</p>.<p>Stating that the last rites will be a family affair, his sons requested their well-wishers to respect their wishes 'to grieve privately and deal with their father's death with as much equanimity and dignity as possible."</p>.<p>Taking to social media, actor Sarath Kumar expressed his condolences to Ajith's family.</p>
<p>Tamil movie star Ajith Kumar's father, P.S. Mani passed away on Friday morning. He was 85.</p>.<p>According to a statement issued by his sons, including Ajith Kumar, P.S. Mani departed in his sleep following a long illness. The news was shared on social media by Ajith Kumar's manager.</p>.<p>P.S. Mani leaves behind his wife Mohini and three sons, Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.</p>.<p>Stating that the last rites will be a family affair, his sons requested their well-wishers to respect their wishes 'to grieve privately and deal with their father's death with as much equanimity and dignity as possible."</p>.<p>Taking to social media, actor Sarath Kumar expressed his condolences to Ajith's family.</p>