Chennai, pti: Well-known cinematographer and director Jeeva (43) died in Moscow on Tuesday following cardiac arrest, family sources said.
Jeeva was shooting for a Tamil film Dhaam Dhoom starring Jeyam Ravi and Kangana Ranaut in the Russian capital.
He passed away at 3 am, the sources said.
Jeeva started off as a camera assistant and turned cinematographer later. He worked with Tamil film director Shankar in blockbusters like Gentleman, Kadhalan and Indian.
He has also worked in Bollywood films — Hulchul, Baaghban, and Hera Pheri.
Jeeva turned director with 12B and Ullam Ketkume, which got rave reviews. He is survived by wife and three children.
His body is expected to be brought back to the city on Wednesday for the final rites, the sources said.