National Award-winning Tamil cinematographer R Chezhiyan passed away at the age of 57, leaving the Indian film industry in mourning. He was known for his unique visual storytelling and work across acclaimed Tamil films. According to reports, R Chezhiyan breathed his last on Friday after a prolonged illness.
R Chezhiyan, National Award-winning Tamil cinematographer, passes away
Fans and social media users have expressed their grief over R Chezhiyan’s demise, sharing heartfelt tributes on X (formerly Twitter). For the unversed, Chezhiyan was born in Sivagangai and initially pursued an engineering degree before following his passion for photography and building a successful career in cinematography.
One X user wrote, “Good talents and humble one’s are considered as curse by an universe is a biggest threat to human beings kollywood looses yet another crown chezhiyan sir demise is yet another dark phase that cannot be leaved .ur work will remains as a guide for a craft #RIPChezhiyan sir (sic).” Take a look below:
About Tamil cinematographer R Chezhiyan
For the unversed, R Chezhiyan started his career as an assistant to renowned cinematographer PC Sriram. During his career, he worked on several acclaimed films, including Paradesi, Kondraal Paavam, Joker and Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, earning widespread recognition for his distinctive visual storytelling.
Apart from his work behind the camera, acclaimed Tamil cinematographer R Chezhiyan was also a respected author. His book Ulaga Cinema became a favourite among film students and cinema enthusiasts for its insightful take on world cinema. Through his films and books, he inspired many people with his love for cinema.
R Chezhiyan won a National Award for his directorial debut
Apart from cinematography, R Chezhiyan also ventured into direction. He made his directorial debut with the Tamil film ‘To Let’ in 2017, which went on to win the National Award for Best Feature Film.
The film ‘To Let’ stars Dharun Bala, Sheela Rajkumar, Ravi Subramaniyam and Aadhira Pandilakshmi in pivotal roles. It follows the struggles of a family of three as they search for a new home to rent after their landlady gives them an ultimatum to vacate their house.
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