Tamil cinema came to a standstill as the industry bid farewell to veteran producer AVM Saravanan, whose legacy shaped generations of stars and films.
The Tamil film industry woke up to a wave of grief on December 4, just a day after producer AVM Saravanan celebrated his 86th birthday. His death in the early hours of Tuesday triggered an immediate outpouring of tributes, with social media filling up with memories, condolences, and old photographs honouring the man who shaped some of the most important chapters in South Indian cinema.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin arrived at AVM Studios to pay his respects, joining a steady stream of actors, directors, and well-wishers who gathered to honour the producer whose work spanned decades.
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