Tamil director GN Rangarajan dies at 90 Updated: Updated: The filmmaker has helmed popular Kamal Haasan films like ‘Meendum Kokila’ and ‘Kalyanaraman’ Share Article Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker GN Rangarajan, the man behind several popular films like Meendum Kokila (1981) and Kalyanaram (1979), passed away today due to age-related ailments. He was 90. His son, director GNR Kumaravelan, posted on Twitter, “My Father, my mentor , my love ... passed away today morning around 8.45 am. Need all your prayers to keep my family in strength (sic).” Also Read | Get ‘First Day First Show’, our weekly newsletter from the world of cinema, in your inbox. You can subscribe for free here