Actor-producer ‘Pattiyal’ Sekar, father of director Vishnuvardhan (Billa, Arrambam) and actor Krishna passed away last morning. A noted producer himself, Sekar is said to have passed away due to chest pain at 63. Many from the film industry including Vishal, Bharath, Yuvan Shankar Raja, actress Gayathire, Divya Dharshini, Suja Varunee, Aarav and others paid their last respect to the departed at his Chennai residence. Some took to twitter to conveyed their condolences.
Deeply saddened by the news of #PattiyalSekar sir' demise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family @vishnu_dir @Actor_Krishna.
— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) March 7, 2018
He was loved by all of us and he will be cherished in our memories forever. Our condolences to you both @vishnu_dir @Actor_Krishna. #RIP #PattiyalSekar sir
— Ganesh Venkatram (@talk2ganesh) March 7, 2018
RIP Shri Pattiyal Sekar
— kasturi shankar (@KasthuriShankar) March 7, 2018
@vishnu_dir @Actor_Krishna I am so so sorry to hear this news. May God grant you the strength in this very difficult time.
Sekar was known for producing Pattiyal, Alibaba, and Kazhugu starring his son Kreshna and was also known for playing villain in the heist thriller Rajathandhiram. MovieCrow extends its deepest condolences to the surviving family.