Kollywood director and cinematographer KV Anand passes away; Khushbu Sundar, D Imman offer condolences According to reports, KV Anand complained of chest pain on Friday night, following which he was taken to a private hospital. Written By Kollywood director and cinematographer KV Anand passes away; Khushbu Sundar, D Imman offer condolences 1 In yet another shocking news, Kollywood director and cinematographer KV Anand passed away on Friday in Chennai after suffering a heart attack. He was 54. The legendary filmmaker KV Anand began his film career as a director of photography with a Malayalam movie titled Thenmavin Kombath in 1994. After a career as a director of photography for more than a decade, KV Anand made his first directorial outing with the 2005 movie Kana Kandaen and directed some popular movies including Ayan, Ko, Maattrraan, Anegan, Kavan and Kaappaan.