Overview

• Prabhakaran passed away on July 18 at a private Chennai hospital after several days in critical care for a prolonged illness.
• His remains will be on public display at his Valasaravakkam residence from the evening of July 19 until the afternoon of July 20.
• A private cremation is scheduled for the evening of July 20 at the Porur crematorium in the presence of family and close colleagues.
• He launched his career as a cinematographer in 1980 and made his directorial debut with the sci-fi thriller Nalaya Manithan in 1989.
• Renowned for films like Kadavul and Kadhal Kadhai, Prabhakaran frequently challenged social taboos and clashed with the CBFC over themes of caste, religion and sexuality.