Tamil Nadu: Film director found dead near Arcot road

CHENNAI: Kollywood film director M Thiagarajan was found dead near AVM Studio in Vadapalani on Wednesday.
The director was known for films such as ‘Managara Kaval’ starring Vijayakanth and ‘Vetri Mel Vetri’ starring Prabhu. A native of Aruppukottai, Thiagarajan had returned a year ago to the city after spending a few decades in his village. Since he didn’t find any offers or work in the film industry, he stayed in a makeshift tent on Arcot road.
Witnesses said that the yesteryear veteran director was broke and used to visit the Amma canteens nearby quite frequently.
Police said Thiagarajan’s wife had left him following a tiff 15 years ago. He was living alone since then, as his children lived with his wife.
The news about the ailing film director came to light through a Facebook post by a few of his friends.
Social media was filled with condolence messages after people learnt about his death.