Veteran South Indian film makeup artist Pandian dies at 74
Pandian, who worked across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu cinema for five decades, has died at his home in Chennai.
At a glance
- Pandian worked across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu film industries for over 50 years
- He began his career as an assistant at age 16 and became independent in 1978
- He collaborated with major actors and directors throughout his career
- His final film was Hridayapooram with director Sathyan Anthikad
Pandian Velu, a veteran makeup artist in South Indian cinema, has died at age 74 at his residence in Virugambakkam, Chennai. He worked with major actors across multiple film industries over a career spanning five decades, beginning as an assistant at age 16 and establishing himself as an independent makeup artist in 1978.
Pandian collaborated with numerous prominent stars and directors throughout his career. His final film association was with Malayalam director Sathyan Anthikad's production Hridayapooram.
Why it matters
Pandian's career spanned five decades across multiple South Indian film industries, making him a significant figure in regional cinema history.
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