Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Rajinikanth and Tamil Stars Mourn Solomon Pappiah's Passing
Professor Solomon Pappiah has died, and several Tamil film personalities shared tributes to him.
Rajinikanth called him a great Tamil luminary.
Vijay Sethupathi said Pappiah helped bring Tamil speaking forums into ordinary homes.
He also praised Pappiah for using simple and beautiful Tamil.
Sivakarthikeyan remembered hearing Pappiah's voice during celebrations since childhood.
He said Pappiah's words would remain in people's hearts.
Prabhu Deva called him a great voice of Tamil.
R. Sarathkumar remembered his warm voice, humour and cultural speeches.
Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan, Prabhu Deva and R. Sarathkumar paid tribute to Solomon Pappiah.
The actors described Pappiah as a major voice and luminary of Tamil language and culture.
Vijay Sethupathi said Pappiah brought Tamil forums into homes and made the language simple and accessible.
Sivakarthikeyan recalled hearing Pappiah's voice during festive occasions and using his signature opening while performing on stage.
The tributes emphasized Pappiah's lasting influence through his words, humour and contribution to Tamil public speaking.
- Who
- Professor Solomon Pappiah was mourned by Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan, Prabhu Deva and R. Sarathkumar.
- What
- The public figures paid tribute following Solomon Pappiah's passing.
- When
- The article does not state when the passing occurred.
- Where
- The article does not specify where the passing occurred.
- Why
- The tributes honored Pappiah's influence on Tamil language, literary forums, public speaking and culture.
- Person remembered
- Professor Solomon Pappiah
- Tributes from
- Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan, Prabhu Deva and R. Sarathkumar
- Cultural contribution
- He helped bring Tamil literary forums to common audiences and homes.
- Language praised
- Tamil
- Sivakarthikeyan's recollection
- He said Pappiah's voice had accompanied festive occasions since his childhood.
- Signature phrase recalled
- Sivakarthikeyan referred to Pappiah's opening, “Dear elders.”