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Veteran Tamil filmmaker, cinematographer, and actor Velu Prabhakaran passed away in Chennai today at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness . Known for bold and controversial stories, he made his mark with cult films like ‘Nalaya Manithan’, ‘Kadhal Kadhai’, ‘Kadavul’, ‘Asuran’, and ‘Puratchikkaaran’ . He began his career behind the camera as a cinematographer in the early 1980s before transitioning to direction. His last rites will be held in Chennai after a public homage in Valasaravakkam .