<p>Veteran filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, known for making path-breaking Tamil films, breathed his last on July 18. He was 68. According to the reports, the veteran director was undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness and was admitted to the hospital for the past 10 days.</p><p>In his career, the visionary filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, fearlessly showcased lesser-talked-about topics and made a niche for himself. His brave storytelling and socially provocative movies redefined boundaries in<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/tamil-film-industry"> Tamil Cinema.</a></p><p><strong>Velu Prabhakaran films</strong></p><p>Through his films, he broke several taboos and reshaped filmmaking with bold subjects, including atheism, caste and sexuality. </p><p>His works received mixed reactions, earning both acclaim and controversy throughout his illustrious career. Some of his best works are <em>Nalaya Manithan</em>, <em>Kadavul</em>, <em>Puratchikkaaran</em> and <em>Kadhal Kadhai</em>.</p><p>During the 1980s he was one of the creative forces in the industry, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cinephiles. </p><p>His demise has left a deep void in the Tamil cinema industry, with many taking to social media to pay homage to this visionary filmmaker. </p><p><strong>Director Seenu Ramasamy pays homage</strong></p><p>Sharing a photo with Velu Prabhakaran, director Seenu Ramasamy paid tribute to the progressive thinker, cinematographer, and filmmaker.</p>.<p><strong>Last respects</strong></p><p>His mortal remains will be kept for public homage at White House, 21st Street, Sri Krishna Nagar, Valasaravakkam in Chennai, from Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon. </p><p>Well-wishers, industry insiders and members of the film fraternity are expected to visit and pay him their last respects. </p><p>Velu Prabhakaran’s cremation will take place at Porur crematorium on Sunday evening, in the presence of close family members and friends.</p><p>The filmmaker is survived by his loved ones. He will be remembered not only for his unmatched skill but also for his unwavering spirit in challenging cinematic norms.</p>
<p>Veteran filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, known for making path-breaking Tamil films, breathed his last on July 18. He was 68. According to the reports, the veteran director was undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness and was admitted to the hospital for the past 10 days.</p><p>In his career, the visionary filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran, fearlessly showcased lesser-talked-about topics and made a niche for himself. His brave storytelling and socially provocative movies redefined boundaries in<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/tamil-film-industry"> Tamil Cinema.</a></p><p><strong>Velu Prabhakaran films</strong></p><p>Through his films, he broke several taboos and reshaped filmmaking with bold subjects, including atheism, caste and sexuality. </p><p>His works received mixed reactions, earning both acclaim and controversy throughout his illustrious career. Some of his best works are <em>Nalaya Manithan</em>, <em>Kadavul</em>, <em>Puratchikkaaran</em> and <em>Kadhal Kadhai</em>.</p><p>During the 1980s he was one of the creative forces in the industry, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cinephiles. </p><p>His demise has left a deep void in the Tamil cinema industry, with many taking to social media to pay homage to this visionary filmmaker. </p><p><strong>Director Seenu Ramasamy pays homage</strong></p><p>Sharing a photo with Velu Prabhakaran, director Seenu Ramasamy paid tribute to the progressive thinker, cinematographer, and filmmaker.</p>.<p><strong>Last respects</strong></p><p>His mortal remains will be kept for public homage at White House, 21st Street, Sri Krishna Nagar, Valasaravakkam in Chennai, from Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon. </p><p>Well-wishers, industry insiders and members of the film fraternity are expected to visit and pay him their last respects. </p><p>Velu Prabhakaran’s cremation will take place at Porur crematorium on Sunday evening, in the presence of close family members and friends.</p><p>The filmmaker is survived by his loved ones. He will be remembered not only for his unmatched skill but also for his unwavering spirit in challenging cinematic norms.</p>
