The Indian film industry woke up to the news of the untimely demise of National Award-winning cinematographer and director KV Anand. The 54-year-old filmmaker suffered a massive cardiac arrest in the early hours of Friday, and passed away.
Right from the time, the news broke in, celebrities and fans alike have taken to social media to share their condolences.
Kamal Haasan traced the journey of KV Anand from a photojournalist to an acclaimed cinematographer and filmmaker, and said,
Rajinikanth, whose Sivaji was shot by KV Anand, wrote:
Actor Prithviraj, who made his Tamil debut with KV Anand's directorial debut, Kana Kanden, said,
Harris Jayaraj, a frequent collaborator of Anand, said,
Mohanlal, who starred in Thenmavin Kombathu, Minnaram and Chandralekha, Anand's only Malayalam films, said,
Actor Vishal wrote that KV Anand served as the cinematographer for his debut film Chellame and shared,
Anirudh wrote,
Director Karthik Subbaraj said,
Actor Gautham Karthik shared his condolences, and said,
Actor Kathi wrote,
Rathna Kumar, the director of Meyaadha Maan and Aadai, wrote:
Kalyani Priyadarshan shared her condolences,
Cinematographer PC Sreeream wrote,
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad shared,
OMG..Totally Devastated with this news..
1 of d greatest Cinematographers of our country Sri #KVAnand Sir..
Fell in Love with his work ever since #KadhalDesam
U wil always be remembered sir
Rest in peace Dear #KVAnand sir
Kajal Aggarwal, who acted in KV Anand's Maattran, shared,
Singer KS Chitra wrote,
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