Yesterday, Vijay’s ‘Vettaikkaran’ movie director passed away in the city. He was aged 54 and his sudden demise has come as a shocker for the industry fraternity. He reportedly succumbed to kidney and liver failure.
Babu Sivan’s death is mourned by various celebrities and many have shared their condolences to his family. Vijay Antony, who scored music for Vettaikkaran has now shared an emotional note.
Vijay Antony’s post read “I am deeply saddened and shocked about the sudden demise of Vettaikaaran director Babu Sivan. He was a very simple man who gave me complete freedom to execute my ideas in Vettaikaaran. Condolences and strength to his family and friends. 🙏” (sic)
Babu Sivan had also worked as a story consultant to Bharathan in Vijay’s 2017 movie ‘Bairavaa’. He also directed a few episodes of the TV serial ‘Rasaathi’. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.