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Velu Prabhakaran passes away: All you need to know about the veteran filmmaker

Velu Prabhakaran , who began his journey in the film industry as a cinematographer, made his debut in the 1980 film 'Ivargal Vithiyasamanavargal'. He proved his talent as a cinematographer at that time and later evolved into a director, bringing his imagination to life on screen in a unique style. He directed films like 'Naalaiya Manithan,' 'Adhisaya Manithan,' 'Asuran,' 'Rajaali,' 'Kadavul,' 'Shiva' and 'Puratchikaran,' creating a unique path through a combination of new stories, scientific dreams, and social thoughts. Velu Prabhakaran 's last days and funeral Velu Prabhakaran, who maintained his place in the film industry for over 40 years despite successive trials and criticisms, passed away today (July 18) at the age of 68 due to ill health. His journey has been a complex yet influential artistic journey. His passing is seen as a great loss to Tamil cinema. Velu Prabhakaran's mortal remains will be kept at Valasaravakkam, Chennai, from Saturday evening, July 19th, to Sunday afternoon, July 20th, for public tributes. Following his death, the entire film industry is in mourning. The last rites will be held on Sunday evening at the crematorium in Porur, attended only by close family and friends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Cinematographer to director to actor Veluprabhakaran, who is also involved in acting in cinema along with his directing, has also acted as an actor in many films, including 'Pathinaru', 'Gangs of Madras,' 'Kadavar,' 'Pizza 3,' 'Raid,' 'Weapon,' and 'Gajana'. In particular, he directed the passionate love story 'Kaadhal Kathai' in 2009 and also released the film 'Oru Iyakunarin Diary' in 2017. His films feature various dimensions such as love, lust, social thoughts, and spiritual protests. Controversial films Veluprabhakaran was known to be an honest thinker, critical of established moral codes, and sought to express his independent views through cinema. Although his directives often generated controversy, his comments captured the attention of many. His style of questioning social structures set him apart from other directors. Personal life Director Velu Prabhakaran was first married to actress and director Jayadevi. After their divorce, many years later, he remarried at the age of 60. In 2017, he married actress Shirley Das, who starred in the 2009 film 'Kaadhal Katha', which he had directed.