Tamil filmmaker dies after cardiac arrest

Tamil filmmaker SP Jananathan, best known for his work in the film Iyarkai, passed away after a cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital in Chennai.

Chennai: Noted Tamil filmmaker S P Jananathan passed away at Apollo Hospital in Chennai after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

He was honoured with the National Film Award in 2003 for his film Iyarkai.

Earlier, he worked as an assistant to directors B Lenin, Bharathan, Vincent Selva and Keyar. He also served as treasurer with the Tamil Film Directors’ Union.