Agathiyan who won the National Award for Best Direction and Screenplay in 1996 for the Ajith starrer Kaadhal Kottai has lost his wife Radha Agathiyan some time ago.
Radha is reported to have suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. She was 68 and is survived by three daughters Karthika, Vijayalakshmi and Niranjani. Out of these, Vijayalakshmi is known for her role in Chennai 600 028 and will also be seen in its sequel. Niranjani is a costume designer.
The funeral procession of Radha Agathiyan is expected to start from her house in Kodambakkam tomorrow, the 22nd October.
We pray to the Almighty for the departed soul to rest in peace and offer our condolences to the bereaved family.