Fri Dec 20 06:11:20 UTC 2024: ## Eminent Tamil Filmmaker Shankar Dayal Passes Away at 54
**Chennai, December 20, 2024** – Renowned Tamil screenwriter and filmmaker Shankar Dayal passed away on Thursday night at the age of 54 due to a heart attack. Dayal, best known for his 2012 political satire *Saguni* starring Karthi, was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved.
His career began as a dialogue writer, contributing to films such as *Parasuram* (2003) and *Deepavali* (2007). His directorial debut, *Saguni*, a critical and commercial success, cemented his place in the Tamil film industry. The film featured an ensemble cast including Pranitha, Santhanam, Prakash Raj, and several other prominent actors.
The news of his death comes just days after the teaser release of his latest film, *Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam*, starring Senthil and Yogi Babu. His passing has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film fraternity, with colleagues and friends expressing their condolences on social media. The industry mourns the loss of a talented filmmaker.
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