Popular music director S P Venkatesh, who rose to prominence with the film Rajavinte Makan (1986) died at his residence here on Tuesday following cardiac arrest, a film industry source said. He was 70.
The versatile South Indian music director was known for his collaboration with veteran actors like Mohanlal and Mammootty. He enthralled a multitude of fans with his soulful melodies and thunderous background scores.
Though he focused primarily on Malayalam movies, Venkatesh gave numerous hit songs in Tamil films. He provided background score in many Hindi films including, Kyon Ki, Hungama, Virasat, Gardish and Mera Dil Tere Liye. (PTI)
