Here is how Tamil film industry reacted to Sasikala's conviction

A few of the celebs including Kamal Hassan from Tamil film industry has heaved a sigh of relief over the apex court ruling.

As the Supreme Court restored the conviction of special court of AIADMK general secretary VK Saisikala in the disproportionate assets case, her dream of becoming the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu has come shattering down.

The apex court on February 14 quashed the decision of Karnataka High Court to acquit Sasikala, her niece Ilavarasi, nephew VN Sudhakaran and late CM Jayalalithaa for allegedly amassing over Rs 60 crore during her first tenure as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

A few of the celebrities from Tamil film industry has heaved a sigh of relief over the apex court ruling.

Here is how the bigwigs of Tamil film industry reacted to the verdict.

Veteran actor Kamal Hassan, who has been quite vocal in his criticism of Sasikala, expressed his views through a song.

“That the wrong person will win shall not happen always, time will change and justice will prevail.” the actor said in a tweet.

While Actor Gautami expressed satisfaction that Sasikala got convicted for corruption, she also said that AIADMK general secretary should also explain the death of J. Jayalalithaa.

Actor Arvind Swami of Bombay fame gave nuanced response to the verdict saying there is no cause to celebrate and urged the lawmakers to get back to work.

Actor and Tamil Nadu Congress spokesperson welcomed the verdict and said she was relieved after the SC ruling.

Tamil singer Chinamayi Sripaada , showed emoticons of palms joined together as a gesture of her gratitude towards SC verdict.

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