Young director-cinematographer Jeeva’s sudden demise this week has come as a shock to the entire film industry. Ace cameraman and director Jeeva (44 years) passed away in St.Petersberg, Russia, following cardiac arrest.Director Jeeva was shooting for a Tamil film “Dham Dhoom” with ‘Jayem’ Ravi as the lead hero.An acclaimed cinematographer - turned - director Jeeva had worked in over 40 films including Shankar's Gentleman, Kadhalan and Indian. He ventured to Bollywood and cranked the camera for several blockbusters including films directed by Priyadharshan. Some of his Hindi movies include Hulchul, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Run, Kushi, Bhagam Bhag, Hera Pheri among others. Jeeva ventured to direction with Tamil movie 12B.
Jeeva's next was Ullam Ketkumae which featured a host of actresses. Popular stars like Arya, Asin and Pooja made their debut with the movie. Jeeva followed it up with Unnale Unnale and he introduced a Bangalore model Vinay in the lead role. Featuring Sada and Kajol's sister Tanisha, Unnale Unnale was a run away hit.
Jeeva was one of the shining talents in Tamil Cinema.I am one of thousands of the Jeeva admirers. His movies 12B, Ullam Ketkume and Unnale Unnale were simply great. Everybody looked beautiful in it. The feeling that I wont get to see those frames in other Tamil movies kills me..Don't know if someone else is capable of filling this vaccum and a big loss for tamil as well as Indian cine industry.Jeeva was one of the shining talents in Tamil Cinema. The Visuals he produced in his films were mindlblowing. We have lost a dynamic director who could have contributed much more for Indian cinema. May his soul rest in peace.
