23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Renowned photographer, actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat passes away at 53, Dulquer Salmaan mourns loss
Renowned photographer and Malayalam actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat passed away from a heart attack on May 22 at the age of 53. Known for his photography, Chakyat made his acting debut with Dulquer Salmaan's film Charlie. He was also the founder of Pixel Viilage, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to photography education.
The news of Chakyat's demise was shared by the Pixel Village team on their social media handle.
It read, 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mentor, friend, and inspiration, Radhakrishnan Chakyat. A guiding light in our photography journey, he not only taught us how to see the world through the lens but also how to capture its soul. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his presence. May we continue to honor his memory by carrying forward the light he so generously shared with us all.'
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Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who played the role of Chakyat's son in the movie Charlie, mourned the loss of his co-star on social media. He took to his Instagram handle and wrote, 'Our time and conversations together will forever stay with me.'
Radhakrishnan Chakyat was last seen in the Hindi web series Crime Beat.