SHOCKING: CINEMATOGRAPHER PRIYAN PASSES AWAY

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Cinematographer Priyan passes away
 

Singam and Saamy 2 Cinematographer Priyan passed away today (November 9) due to a sudden heart attack. Priyan is 55 years old and hails from Virudhunagar.

He began his career as an assistant to veteran cinematographer/director Balu Mahendra. He is a close friend of director Hari and has worked in almost all his films except Venghai. Priyan is also the Vice President of Southern India Cinematographers Association (SICA). This sure is a massive loss to the Tamil film fraternity.

His body is said to be taken to his native, Virudhunagar, tonight, where the final rituals will be performed. The cremation will happen around 3 pm in the evening tomorrow (November 10). Priyan is survived by his wife Kalyani, and two daughters, Priya and Srimathi.

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FELT SO SAD AND HEART BROKEN: SELVARAGHAVAN

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Selvaraghavan expresses his sorrow over cinematographer Priyan's death

Ace cinematographer Priyan passed away yesterday (November 9) afternoon at his residence in Chennai due to an unexpected heart attack. The whole of Kollywood is in shock and expressing their grief on social media.
Director Selvaraghavan too got emotional on this situation and tweeted, "Felt so sad and heart broken..knew him so well, one of the few people who liked my work in those early stages and wanted to collaborate...Such an encouragement meant a lot and made me to explore further. A gem of a human being,will always miss you prian sir..RIP.."

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Cinematographer Priyan passes away

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