Popular film director and producer Ramanarayanan, who directed a record-breaking 125 movies in nine Indian languages in a career spanning 36 years, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Singapore on Sunday.

His mortal remains are expected to be brought to Chennai for final rites on Tuesday.

The prolific filmmaker made a name for himself making small-budget films, predominantly on devotional themes or stories in which animals played central roles.

Mr. Ramnarayanan was also at the helm of the Producers Council for several years.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai> Society / by Special Correspondent / Chennai – June 23rd, 2014