Tamil director K. Subaash passes away

Tamil writer-director K. Subaash, best known for penning superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Chennai Express", breathed his last on Wednesday here.

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Subaash passed away at SRM hospital, here.

"He was suffering from kidney failure and was on dialysis for the last few years. He passed away this morning," a source from the industry told IANS.

Subaash started his career as an assistant to Mani Ratnam in 1987 Tamil film "Nayagan", and a year later he made his directorial debut with Prabhu-starrer "Kaliyugam".

In 1990, he directed Vijayakanth-starrer Tamil actioner "Sathriyana, a blockbuster which earned him immense popularity.

He directed nearly 20 films with last one being 2005 Hindi actioner "Insan", which featured Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar , Esha Deol and Lara Dutta.

He had also assisted Rajkumar Santoshi on a few projects.

As a writer, he had worked on Hindi films such as "Sunday", "Entertainment" and "Housefull 3".

Remembering Subaash as a gentle and humble person, write Shridhar Raghavan wrote on his Twitter page:"Many took Subaash's stories and ideas without credit or money. He'd laugh "We are rivers sir. If a needy fellow comes with a bucket, let him."

Actress Radikaa Sarath Kumar wrote: "Very saddened to hear about the passing away of director K Subaash, a long time associate and director of 'Pavithra' film with Ajith and many more. Sad."

The last rites of Subaash will take place on Wednesday.