Reports suggest that KV Anand had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He developed chest pain and suffered a heart attack. KV Anand’s mortal remains have been taken to the crematorium directly.

Director KV Anand died on April 30 early morning due to a massive cardiac arrest. However, the latest reports suggest that Anand was diagnosed with Covid-19 and his mortal remains have been handed over to the Corporation officials for cremation. His body has been taken directly to Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai. His family members were allowed to pay homage only for a short time.
KV ANAND TESTED COVID-19 POSITIVE
Two weeks ago, KV Anand’s wife and daughter had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Reportedly, they quarantined themselves and sought treatment from the doctor. In the meantime, the filmmaker developed breathlessness and chest pain.
He drove his car to a private hospital in Chennai to get it checked. Due to Covid-19 complications, he suffered a massive heart attack and breathed his last. KV Anand’s Covid-19 results turned out to be positive.
Since KV Anand contracted the virus, his mortal remains will not be handed over to his family members. The corporation officials will cremate his body at the Besant Nagar Crematorium in Chennai. His family members were allowed to pay homage to him for a few minutes.
MOHANLAL, NIVIN PAULY PAY TRIBUTE TO KV ANAND
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who worked with KV Anand in his last film Kaappaan, took to social media to pay his last respects to the filmmaker.
Here’s the post:
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. K.V. Anand sir you will be missed forever. Prayers for the departed soul. Pranams pic.twitter.com/q84wsusJDq
Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 30, 2021
Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Dhanush, Amyra Dastur and several other celebrities condoled the death of KV Anand on social media.
Here are some tweets:
Absolutely shocked. My heart feels so heavy… painful.Just cant digest..I lost a very dear friend K.V a wonderful cinematographer, and a brilliant director.This loss can never be compensated. I will miss you my dear friend.R.I.PMy deepest condolences to his family and friends
Shankar Shanmugham (@shankarshanmugh) April 30, 2021
A gentle kind honest man has passed away. A very sweet man full of life love and joy. K.v anand sir .. gone too soon sir. Too soon. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace k.v sir.
Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 30, 2021
#kvanand Sir, you were one of the most passionate & disciplined filmmakers I had the honour to work with. You launched me into Tamil Cinema & for that I will always be forever grateful. Thank you for everything sir. Cinema will not be the same without you. Rest in Peace sir pic.twitter.com/aR1yscsWuU
Amyra Dastur (@AmyraDastur93) April 30, 2021
Shocked and Saddened!Rest in peace sir. #RIPKVAnandpic.twitter.com/sCJaA9teAF
Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) April 30, 2021
RIP KV Anand sir ! pic.twitter.com/JjIVZPFKJG
dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) April 30, 2021
KV Anand’s last project was Kaappaan with Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya and Sayyeshaa. The film released in 2019.
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