Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran, known for films like Velu Prabhakaran Drainage manithan, Prize, AsuranAnd RajaliHe breathed his last on July 18 in a private hospital in Chennai today. He was 68 years old. The director was suffering from a prolonged disease and receiving treatment in the last few days.
Sources say Velu was admitted to the intensive care unit and placed on the ventilator support yesterday; However, unfortunately, the filmmaker passed away earlier this morning.
Velu began his career as a cinematographer in 1980, such as the director on films under Molly Earth And Buywai NerilHe started his direction with 1989 Drainage manithanPrabhu, Ajay Rathnam, Amala, and Jaishankar starring, which, the interesting thing is that the next year also got a sequel, which was titled Adhiya Moneythan,
His films are popular for his controversial subjects, largely with the subjects of revolution, anti-ethnicity and sexuality. In particular, a song from Velu’s 1995 film AsuranIt is called ‘Chakku Chakku Vathikuchi’, recently director Lokesh Kanagarj used it in his hit 2022 action film. VikramComing to Kamal Haasan.
After appearing in small roles in his own directors, Velu infection in a full -time actor in the last six years, as acted in filmsMadras gangs, Jungo, CarcassAnd WeaponHer last on-screen appearance was in Vedika-Yogi Babu Starr BegunAccording to reports, the director last given the title of a film. Dude, sir?Mansoor Ali Khan starring, who has not yet seen daylight.
Velu’s professional and personal life was marked by many controversies. The director’s marriage to the late actor P. Was from Jayadevi, who had previously acted in her films Kadwul And PrizeIn 2017, Velu married actor Shirley Das, who acted in her 2009 film Kadhal Kadh,
The news about Velu Prabhakaran’s death has come as a setback for many people. Fans and industry partners are expressing their condolences on social media.
The mortal remains of the director will be kept for public tribute at his residence in Valasravakkam in Chennai from Sunday evening (19 July) from Saturday evening (19 July). The cremation will take place on Sunday evening.
Published – July 18, 2025 11:28 am IST
