KV Anand (1966-2021): Mohanlal, Allu Arjun pay tributes, say ‘you are forever in our hearts’

Tamil director-cinematographer KV Anand passed away on Friday in Chennai following a heart attack. He was 54.

Tamil director-cinematographer KV Anand died on Friday in Chennai of a heart attack at the age of 54. Anand suffered a heart attack at his residence in Chennai in the early hours of Friday, as per reports. He managed to drive himself to the nearby hospital, where he breathed his last around 3 am. His body will be moved to his home in Adayar where people can pay their last respects.

Anand started his career as a freelance photojournalist before he started assisting award-winning cinematographer PC Sreeram. He worked with Sreeram on Tamil films such as Kamal Haasan’s Devar Magan and Mani Ratnam’s Thiruda Thiruda in the early 90s. It is said Sreeram was too busy when director Priyadarshan approached him for his new project at the time. So Sreeram recommended Anand’s name to Priyadarshan for the 1996 film Thenmavin Kombath. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Anand won the National Film Award for Best cinematography for that film, which had Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles. He went on to shoot some remarkable films across many Indian languages including Minnaram, Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam and Kadhal Desam. He was director Shankar’s go-to cameraman after they collaborated for the first time for the blockbuster political drama Mudhalvan (1999). Later, Anand also shot Shankar’s Boys (2003) and Sivaji (2007). He also cranked the camera for Bollywood films Josh (2000), Nayak: The Real Hero (Hindi remake of Mudhalvan), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) and Khakee (2004).

Celebrities are paying their condolences to cinematographer KV Anand

Allu Sirish shared on Twitter, “Shocked to hear about KV Anand Sir’s demise. Will fondly remember all my interactions with him. What a sad news to wake up to. Rest in peace sir, you’ll be missed.”

Radikaa Sarathkumar shared on Twitter, “Shocked beyond words to hear of director cameraman #kvanand demise due to a massive heart attack. So young and talented, what a loss to the industry. RIP”

Khushbu Sundar shared on Twitter, “Just unbelievable!! #RIP #KVAnand ??”

Acor Prithviraj shared on Twitter, “Rest in peace K. V. Anand sir! You played a way more important role in my career than you will ever realise. Indian cinema will miss you forever! ? Heartbroken!”

Veteran actor Mohanlal shared on Twitter, “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. K.V. Anand sir you will be missed forever. Prayers for the departed soul. Pranams.”

Allu Arjun shared his condolences on Twitter and wrote, “Just woke up to this sad news that Dir KV Anand garu is no more. Wonderful cameraman, brilliant director and very nice gentleman. Sir you will always be remembered & missed. Condolences to the near, dear & family. Rest in Peace Sir.  #KVAnand”

Anand made his directorial debut with the 2005 movie Kana Kandaen. He went on to helm films like Ayan, Ko, Maattrraan, Anegan, Kavan and Kaappaan.

Anand’s untimely passing has passed a shock wave across the industry, which is still mourning the death of comedy icon Vivek.

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