Award-winning Tamil filmmaker and cinematographer R Chezhiyan passed away at the age of 57 on Friday. His death left a deep shock in the Tamil film industry where many stars and fans expressed their grief on learning the news. actor: Vijay Sethupathi mourned the loss of Chezhiyan.
Vijay Sethupathi’s post:
Vijay Sethupathi took to his X handle to share a picture of R Chezhiyan and wrote a short but heartfelt message. He wrote, “Rest in peace, Chezhiyan sir. (broken heart emoji).”Along with him, Filmmaker Sasikumar also remembered Chezhiyan with an emotional message. He wrote, “A good cinematographer doesn’t just create scenes; they also breathe life into emotions. Our deepest tribute to Chezhiyan Sir, who has protected that art throughout his life #RIPChezhiyan.”
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shares memories
Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar also shared his memories of working with him and expressed his grief. He wrote, “So sad to hear the news these days… @Rchezhi He was the nicest person and an amazing cinematographer.. I have great memories of us working on #tharathaptai and #kondralpavaam he was always there supporting me and always cheering me on.. miss you sir.. I love you so much.!!”
Post by Adham Bava:
Writer and filmmaker Adham Bava also expressed his shock on social media. In his long post in Tamil, Bava’s post loosely translated into English read, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the death of my dear friend, cinematographer, and director Mr. Chezhiyan. His noble character, always wearing a smile and interacting with everyone with simplicity and affection, along with his extraordinary contributions to the art of the Tamil film industry, will live forever.“R Chezhiyan is respected for his work as a cinematographer and filmmaker. He has also earned praise for encouraging young filmmakers through his workshops and writings.According to reports, Chezhiyan is undergoing cancer treatment at a private hospital in Taramani, Chennai. He died after a long battle with the disease.