Notable filmmaker C. Rudraiya passes away

Veteran director C. Rudraiya passed away after a brief illness. The notable filmmaker breathed his last at a private hospital in Chennai yesterday, and is survived by wife, son and daughter.

The 67-year-old director is most famous for his critically acclaimed film Aval Appadithaan. The film which released in 1978 is considered as a milestone in Tamil film history. It made an influential impact at the time of its release because its unique story and exceptional dialogues, and was remarked as “far ahead of the times" by renowned film critic, Mrinal Sen. Starring Sripriya, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the black and white film revolved around the lives of 3 people.

His second venture Gramathu Athiyayam was a rustic village tale and featured Nanda Kumar, Sundar and Swarnalatha in the lead roles.

Desimartini conveys its condolences to the bereaved family.