Yesterday, Kollywood met with another blow, as director Babu Sivan who had directed the 2009 Vijay, Anushka Shetty starrer Vettaikaran passed away, after undergoing treatment in Rajiv Gandhi govt hospital for the past 2 days.

Babu Sivan who had previously assisted Dharani and worked in movies like Ghilli, Kuruvi and Bairava also directed few episodes of the TV serial Rasathi and passed away due to liver and kidney failure. Now, music director Vijay Antony who composed music for Vettaikaran has posted an emotional message on Babu Sivan.

Vijay Antony tweeted "I am deeply saddened and shocked about the sudden demise of Vettaikaaran director Babu Sivan. He was a very simple man who gave me complete freedom to execute my ideas in Vettaikaaran. Condolences and strength to his family and friends. ??".

I am deeply saddened and shocked about the sudden demise of Vettaikaaran director Babu Sivan. He was a very simple man who gave me complete freedom to execute my ideas in Vettaikaaran. Condolences and strength to his family and friends. ?? pic.twitter.com/rL714vInn2

— vijayantony (@vijayantony) September 17, 2020