One of Tamil cinema's most respected film producers, AVM Saravanan, passed away early on Thursday morning at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. AVM Saravanan, who had celebrated his birthday only a day before, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as the force behind numerous iconic films produced under the prestigious AVM banner.

Sources close to the producer said that his mortal remains would be placed for public homage till 3:30 pm on the third floor of AVM Studios.

The news of the veteran producer's death plunged the Tamil film industry into gloom, with many production houses cancelling events scheduled for the day as a mark of respect to a man considered a visionary, a mentor, and a pioneer of Tamil cinema. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was among those who paid respect

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