Tamil Director Velu Prabhakaran Dies at 68, Left Behind Young Actress Wife

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Veteran Tamil filmmaker, cinematographer, and actor Velu Prabhakaran passed away at the age of 68 in Chennai on July 18 after battling a prolonged illness. Known for his bold and provocative storytelling, he notably married actress Shirley Das, who was 30 years his junior.

Famous Tamil director and cinematographer Velu Prabhakaran died on Friday morning at a private hospital in Chennai. Velu Prabhakaran will be remembered for his unmatched style as well as his contribution to cinema. The veteran actor was undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness and was hospitalized for 10 days.

Veteran filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran breathed his last on July 18. He was 68 years old. According to a report in Deccan Herald, the veteran actor was undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness and was hospitalized for 10 days.

Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran died on Friday (July 28) early morning at a private hospital in Chennai. His relatives have confirmed that he died due to prolonged illness. The filmmaker was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in critical condition for the last few days.