<p> Veteran costume designer Govindaraj , who designed costumes for over 65 films, passed away on Thursday morning in the city due to an age-related illness. He was 82.</p>.<p>Govindaraj had a great sense of colour and trendy design. In a career spanning over two decades, he designed costumes for several films including the Vijay-starrer <em>Kadhalukku Mariyatha</em>i, Parthiban and Ajith Kumar-starrer <em>Nee Varuvai Ena</em>, <em>Poove Unakkaga</em>, and <em>Suryavamsam</em></p>.<p>Govindaraj was also the personal costume designer for several actors including Ramarajan, Kanaga and Sangeetha.</p>.<p>He was associated with Super Good Films, Directors K S Ravikumar, Vikraman and Rajakumaran for many of their movies.</p>.<p>Govindarajan's body has been kept at his residence in Porur for friends, family, and other visitors to pay their last tributes.</p>.<p>His last rites will take place at Valasaravakkam burial ground on Monday evening.</p>
<p> Veteran costume designer Govindaraj , who designed costumes for over 65 films, passed away on Thursday morning in the city due to an age-related illness. He was 82.</p>.<p>Govindaraj had a great sense of colour and trendy design. In a career spanning over two decades, he designed costumes for several films including the Vijay-starrer <em>Kadhalukku Mariyatha</em>i, Parthiban and Ajith Kumar-starrer <em>Nee Varuvai Ena</em>, <em>Poove Unakkaga</em>, and <em>Suryavamsam</em></p>.<p>Govindaraj was also the personal costume designer for several actors including Ramarajan, Kanaga and Sangeetha.</p>.<p>He was associated with Super Good Films, Directors K S Ravikumar, Vikraman and Rajakumaran for many of their movies.</p>.<p>Govindarajan's body has been kept at his residence in Porur for friends, family, and other visitors to pay their last tributes.</p>.<p>His last rites will take place at Valasaravakkam burial ground on Monday evening.</p>