Tamil director Arun Prasath passes away in a tragic road accident amid lockdown

Tamil director AV Arun Prasath passes away today morning in a tragic road accident in Coimbatore. Arun Prasath made his debut with the film, 4G starring GV Prakash and Gayathri Suresh. Though the shooting of the film was wrapped up a couple of years ago, the movie is still lying in the cans. He assisted  director Shankar and had worked with him in many films including actor Vikram-starrer I. 

Director Shankar took to Twitter to remember his former assistant. He wrote, "Heartbroken by the sudden demise of the young director and my ex-assistant, Arun. You were always sweet, positive and hardworking. My prayers are forever with you and my deepest condolences to your family and friends."

Actor-composer GV Prakash, who worked with him in 4G, took to Twitter to condole the director's death. "I am deeply saddened by the demise of my dear friend Venkat Pakkar, who always brims with positivity. My deep condolences to his friends and family members. I will pray to the almighty for his soul to rest in peace."

Heartbroken by the sudden demise of the young director and my ex-assistant, Arun. You were always sweet, positive and hardworking. My prayers are forever with you and my deepest condolences to your family and friends.🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZA6kvfcYLj

— Shankar Shanmugham (@shankarshanmugh) May 15, 2020