Tamil cinematographer and director KN Anand passed away today. The renowned filmmaker took his last breath in a hospital in Chennai.
According to the reports, the talented artist dies due to cardiac arrest.
KN Anand started his career as a photo-journalist. He started assisting acclaimed cinematographer PC Sreeram in Tamil films, name few of them are Gopura Vasalile, Meera, Devar Magan, Amaran and Thiruda Thiruda. KV Anand made his directorial debut in 2005 with the film Kanaa Kanden.
He also won the National Award for Malayalam film titled “Thenmavin Kombath” in 1994.
Members of the film industry paid tribute to the filmmaker on social media.
We've lost a wonderful creator. #KVAnand sir may you rest in peace.
My condolences to the family… pic.twitter.com/kx6re0jpv7— Gautham Karthik (@Gautham_Karthik) April 30, 2021
Rest in peace K. V. Anand sir! You played a way more important role in my career than you will ever realise. Indian cinema will miss you forever! 🙏 Heartbroken! 💔 pic.twitter.com/IbAOvflFfm
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) April 30, 2021
Just woke up to this sad news that Dir KV Anand garu is no more. Wonderful cameraman , brilliant director and very nice gentleman . Sir you will always be remember & missed . Condolences to the near , dear & family .
Rest in Peace Sir . #KVAnand pic.twitter.com/V6ombIxZcy— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 30, 2021
