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Suriya pens an emotional word for KV Anand: ‘The first light that fell on me was from your camera’

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Tamil star Suriya has written a heartfelt tribute for director-cinematographer KV Anand who died on account of Covid-19 associated issues in Chennai within the early hours of Friday. Suriya and KV Anand had a profitable actor-director collaboration with movies like Ayan, Maattrraan and Kaappaan.
Suriya took to Twitter and shared two footage, together with a click on of himself and KV Anand. The translation of the actor’s Tamil assertion reads, “KV Anand Sir… Your death reminds us with a tight slap that we are in a pandemic period. The fact that you are not there with us causes great pain in the heart. In the grief of your unacceptable loss, unforgettable memories are coming back like waves. It is through the photograph you took, an amazing moment happened, Saravanan became Suriya. I am still in awe about the effort you put in for two hours to showcase a new face at a right angle. That two-hour photoshoot at the Madras Talkies office made me think that I am on a war front. The ‘Russian Angle’ shot you took featuring me for Nerukku Ner was the main reason for director Vasanth, producer Mani Rathnam and others to place their trust in me. Not just that picture, you were the one behind the camera when I first debuted on the silver screen as an actor.”
He additional wrote, “The first light that fell on me was from your camera. It was through that light my future became bright. I will never forget your contribution and guidance in my film career. The words you shared with love and care for my growth still guide me in my career. The effort you made during the making of Ayan gave fresh energy to me who was longing for a big hit. The success of Ayan made me everyone’s favourite, and I look back on that with gratitude. It is the abnormality of nature that you were part of my debut film and I was part of your last film. You will forever live in our memories, sir. Heartfelt thanks and tribute.”
In his caption, Suriya wrote, “We will miss you sir!!”

We will miss you sir!! pic.twitter.com/Nqz2b0sqY2
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) April 30, 2021
KV Anand’s sudden demise left the movie trade shocked. Ever for the reason that information got here out, celebrities have been posting their condolences on social media. Stars like Mohanlal, Allu Arjun and Prithviraj had been amongst those that mourned the demise of the award-winning cinematographer and director.

Suriya-starrer Ayan is known as top-of-the-line motion entertainers that the Tamil movie trade has produced within the final twenty years. The movie revolves round a well-educated teen who excels at smuggling invaluable items beneath the nostril of the customs. The film got here out in 2009, and its large field workplace success helped Suriya strengthen his foothold within the trade.
The actor reunited with KV Anand for Maattrraan in 2012. The duo collaborated once more for Kaappaan (2019), Anand’s final directorial. The movie additionally featured Mohanlal and Arya. It adopted the efforts of a safety officer who fails to cease the assassination of the nation’s Prime Minister. He then vows to avenge his boss’ dying.