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United News of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran passes away
Chennai, July 18 (UNI) Veteran Tamil filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran passed away at a private hospital here today after a prolonged illness. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of renowned filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, who left us after a prolonged illness 18th July 2025", a statement from his family said. A maverick of Tamil cinema, Velu Prabhakaran was known for his fearless storytelling and socially provocative films that redefined boundaries in Indian filmmaking. With iconic works such as 'Nalaya Manithan', 'Kadavul', 'Puratchikkaaran' and 'Kadhal Kadhai', he boldly explored themes such as atheism, caste, and sexuality--earning both acclaim and controversy throughout his career. He remained a creative force from the 1980s through to his final years, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cinephiles. His mortal remains were kepat at his Valasaravakkam residence in the to enable the public and the members of the film fraternity to pay their homage. The cremation will take place at Porur crematorium tomorrow evening, in the presence of close family and friends. Velu Prabhakaran will be remembered not only for his uncompromising artistry, but also for his unwavering spirit in challenging cinematic norms. The Tamil film industry mourned his death and recalled his contributions to the world of cinema. UNI GV 1715
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Legendary Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran dies at 68 in Chennai hospital
Written By Fareha Naaz Published 18 Jul 2025, 12:19 PM IST Legendary Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran died at 68 in Chennai hospital.(X @Maniamuthan12) Legendary Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran breathed his last at Chennai hospital on Friday, July 18. Renowned for helming films like Nalaya Manithan, Puratchikkaaran, Asuran and Rajali, the director was suffering from a prolonged illness, The Hindu reported.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran passes away at 68
Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran, best known for helming films such as Nalaya Manithan, Puratchikkaaran, Asuran, and Rajali, breathed his last today, July 18, at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 68. The director was suffering from a prolonged illness and had been receiving treatment over the last few days. Sources say that Velu was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and was put on ventilator support yesterday; however, unfortunately, the filmmaker passed away earlier this morning. Velu began his career as a cinematographer in 1980, working under director Mouli on films such as Ivargal Vidhiyasamanavargal and Matravai Neril. He made his directorial debut with 1989's Nalaya Manithan, starring Prabhu, Ajay Rathnam, Amala, and Jaishankar, which, interestingly, also got a sequel the following year, titled Adhisaya Manithan. His films, popular for their controversial subjects, were largely laced with themes of revolution, anti-casteism and sensuality. Notably, a song from Velu's 1995 film Asuran, called 'Chakku Chakku Vathikuchi', found a new audience recently after director Lokesh Kanagaraj used it in his hit 2022 action film Vikram, starring Kamal Haasan. After appearing in small roles in his own directorials, Velu transitioned into a full-time actor over the last six years, having acted in films such asGangs of Madras, Jango, Cadaver, and Weapon. His last on-screen appearance was in the Vedhika-Yogi Babu starrer Gajaana. According to reports, the director last helmed a film titled Yaar Antha Sir?, starring Mansoor Ali Khan, which has yet to see the light of the day. Velu's professional and personal lives were marked by many controversies. The director was married to the late actor P. Jayadevi, who had previously acted in his films Kadavul and Puratchikkaaran. In 2017, Velu married actor Shirley Das, who starred in his 2009 film Kadhal Kadhai. The news about Velu Prabhakaran's death has come as a shock to many. Fans and industry colleagues have been expressing their condolences on social media. The director's mortal remains will be kept for public homage at his residence in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, from Saturday evening (July 19) to Sunday afternoon (July 20). The cremation will take place on Sunday evening.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Veteran Filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran Passes Away After 'Prolonged Illness'
A maverick of Tamil cinema, Velu Prabhakaran was known for his fearless storytelling and socially provocative films that redefined boundaries in Indian filmmaking. Well known Tamil film director and actor Velu Prabhakaran, best known for having made films like Kadavul and Nalaya Manithan, passed away after a prolonged illness on Friday. He was 68. The family members of the director in a statement, said, 'We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of renowned filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, who left us after a prolonged illness 18th July 2025." A maverick of Tamil cinema, Velu Prabhakaran was known for his fearless storytelling and socially provocative films that redefined boundaries in Indian filmmaking. With films such as Nalaya Manithan, Kadavul, Puratchikkaaran, and Kadhal Kadhai, Velu Prabhakaran boldly explored themes such as atheism, caste, and sexuality. His films, with their strong themes, often earned him both bouquets and brickbats. He remained a creative force from the 1980s through to his final years, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cinephiles. Velu Prabhakaran will be remembered not only for his uncompromising artistry but also for his unwavering spirit in challenging cinematic norms. Sources close to the late director say that he was a man who would improvise and that he would always look for ways to deliver quality output in the most economical way possible. For instance, the director is believed to have once shot a scene using just candles to provide light. The family of the late director has announced that his mortal remains will be kept for public homage at the White House, 21st Street, Sri Krishna Nagar, Valasaravakkam, from Saturday evening (July 19) to Sunday afternoon (July 20). Friends, fans, and members of the film fraternity, they said, were welcome to pay their last respects to the departed filmmaker. The cremation will take place at Porur crematorium on Sunday evening, in the presence of close family and friends. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
