Renowned photographer, actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat passes away at 53, Dulquer Salmaan mourns loss

Later in life, Radhakrishnan founded Pixel Viilage, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to photography education. His tutorials and expert insights made photography accessible to aspiring photographers.

In addition to his work behind the lens, Radhakrishnan Chakyat stepped in front of the camera for Dulquer Salmaan’s Malayalam film Charlie, which marked his silver screen debut. He was last seen in the Hindi web series Crime Beat.

The news of Radhakrishnan Chakyat’s demise was shared by the Pixel Village team on their social media handle.

It read, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mentor, friend, and inspiration, Radhakrishnan Chakyat. A guiding light in our photography journey, he not only taught us how to see the world through the lens but also how to capture its soul. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his presence. May we continue to honor his memory by carrying forward the light he so generously shared with us all.”

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Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who played the role of Radhakrishnan Chakyat’s son in the movie Charlie, mourned the loss of his co-star on social media. He took to his Instagram handle and wrote, “Our time and conversations together will forever stay with me.”