Your films will always be a learning ground for aspiring filmmakers, says Vishal in tribute to AVM Saravanan
Chennai, Dec 4
Actor Vishal, who is also the General Secretary of the South Indian Artistes' Association (more popularly known as the Nadigar Sangam), has condoled the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan, who passed away early on Thursday due to age-related ailments, and said that his films would always be a learning ground for aspiring filmmakers.
Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy condolence post, Vishal wrote, "Just heard the news that the legendary filmmaker AVM Saravanan sir, the film industry’s most iconic producer and the man behind AVM studios, just passed away and has left us all forever."
He further said, "My deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace. Sir, I remember meeting you as a kid, as an assistant director, as an actor, as a producer ever since I entered AVM Studios which was a learning ground for me to be what I am today in the film industry."
The actor and producer then went on to point out how the late producer had been a role model for other producers in the industry.
He wrote, "So many memories and every producer used to look up to you for your sincerity and your dedication personified for not just your films but also for the film industry. I always wanted you and your production house to continue making great films but today we stand to lose another great film personality in Indian film industry."
Stating that the iconic producer's memories would always linger the minds of the people, the actor said, "Your films will always be a learning ground for aspiring filmmakers. May God give more strength to his family at this toughest time. RIP."
The news of the veteran producer's demise has plunged the Tamil film industry in gloom. Several politicians and film industry professionals have been turning up to pay their last respects to the iconic producer.
Some of those who paid their last respects include producers Murali Raman, Vision Time Ramamurthy, Viswanatha Reddy, KT Kunjumon, Swaroop Reddy, Murali Ramasamy, Karaikudi Narayanan, Pushpa Kandasamy, directors SP Muthuraman, P Vasu, VC Guhanathan, Raja (Shankar Guru), Vasanth Sai, Jayendra, actors KR Vijaya, Vikram Prabhu, Vishal, Suriya, Sivakumar, Karunaas, Chinni Jayanth, Easwari Rao, Parthipan and Y G Mahendra and lyricist Vairamuthu.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Vishal's tribute is very touching. It shows how these veterans are the pillars of Kollywood. AVM's legacy isn't just about hits, it's about setting standards in production quality and ethics. Future producers should learn from his life.
Reading this from the US. The impact of AVM Studios is global. My Tamil parents raised me on those films. They were more than entertainment; they were a connection to culture and storytelling roots. Rest in peace.
End of an era. While we mourn, I hope the current generation of filmmakers truly takes up the mantle. Today it's about box office numbers first, but AVM sir showed that respect for the craft and the audience comes first. Let's not forget that lesson.
Om Shanti. The list of people paying respects says it all – from veterans to new-age actors. He united the industry. My heartfelt condolences to his family. The industry has lost its guiding star.
As someone who studies world cinema, the contribution of studios like AVM to India's cinematic heritage is immense. They created a sustainable model for regional film production that inspired many. A masterclass in filmmaking indeed.
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