Veteran Tamil Filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan Passes Away at 72

Veteran Tamil Filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan Passes Away at 72

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Category : Obituaries Published on: March 13 2026

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  • Veteran Tamil filmmaker, producer, composer and actor Thakkali Srinivasan passed away in Bengaluru at 72.
  • Began career as producer with the film 'Ivargal Varungala Thoongal'; known for multiple roles in cinema.
  • Notable films include 'Manasukul Mathappu', 'Nalaya Manithan', 'Jenma Natchathiram', and 'Witness'.
  • 'Jenma Natchathiram' (horror) was inspired by the Hollywood film 'The Omen'; he also composed its music.
  • Directed 'Aduthathu', a thriller based on Agatha Christie's novel 'And Then There Were None'.
  • Acted as the antagonist in Kamal Haasan's 'Soora Samharam'; later devoted time to social service.
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