National Award-winning Tamil cinematographer R Chezhiyan dies at 57

National Award-winning Tamil cinematographer R Chezhiyan passed away at the age of 57, leaving the Indian film industry in mourning. He was known for his unique visual storytelling and work across acclaimed Tamil films. According to reports, R Chezhiyan breathed his last on Friday after a prolonged



illness. 

Fans and social media users have expressed their grief over R Chezhiyan's demise, sharing heartfelt tributes on X (formerly Twitter). For the unversed, Chezhiyan was born in Sivagangai and initially pursued an engineering degree before following his passion for photography and building a successful career in cinematography.