National Award-winning filmmaker R. Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on Friday.

He died after a prolonged illness, despite receiving medical care. Chezhiyan was known for his realistic visual style and weighty storytelling.

His directorial debut 'To Let' won a National Film Award. The Tamil film industry mourns the loss of a dedicated artist.

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