Veteran actor Sarath Babu passed away on Monday, in Hyderabad. According to reports, the actor was hospitalised for a long while. He was 71. 

Taking to Twitter, Kamal Haasan, who acted alongside Sarath Babu in Sattam and Salangai Oli mourned the actor's demise. He wrote in Tamil, "A great actor and a great friend, Sarathbabu has passed away. Memories of my work with him are lingering in my mind. My Guru introduced him in the Tamil film industry. He has left us with many timeless roles. Cinema has lost a good actor today. My tribute to him."

Kamal Haasan and Sarath Babu have acted together in many films, including Sagara Sangamam, Aalavandhan, Swathi Muthayam, etc. 

Sarath Babu, who made his debut in a Telugu film, Rama Rajyam, in 1973, became famous for his work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Sarath Babu has bagged Nandi awards nine times for best acting in supporting roles.