Rajinikanth pays tribute to Solomon Pappaiah; calls him a 'great Tamil personality'
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and lyricist Vairamuthu mourned Solomon Pappaiah's death. Pappaiah, aged 90, passed away on September 11, 2026, after age-related ailments. He was known for making Tamil debates accessible to common people. Pappaiah also contributed to Tamil cinema, appearing in films like Sivaji. His passing marks a significant loss for Tamil language and culture.