A number of film celebs today joined the artistic fraternity to mourn the demise of KV Anand, the cinematographer-turned-director. Those who have worked with him share fond memories of being a witness to his technical brilliance on the sets of some or the other film.

Star actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who was recently seen in the web series '11th Hour', wrote that she was lucky enough to work with the legendary director. "I got a chance to see what a gem of a person he was. He gave me my most memorable movie in the Tamil film Industry. Sir, you are irreplaceable," the 'Baahubali' actress wrote, offering heartfelt condolences to his family.

'Mahanati' and 'Miss India' diva Keerthy Suresh tweeted, "Very disheartening news to wake up to K.V. Anand sir's demise. A distinguished cinematographer and director who excelled in his craft, we have immense respect for every contribution you have made for Indian Cinema."

Superstar Rajinikanth, Allu Arjun, Dhanush, Vishal, Jiiva and a number of other film personalities also expressed their grief.

I was lucky enough to work with the legendary K.V. Anand sir & got a chance to see what a gem of a person he was. He gave me my most memorable movie in the Tamil film Industry. Sir, you are irreplaceable. My deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti ???? #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/npprKuZqUy

— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 30, 2021

Very disheartening news to wake up to K.V. Anand sir's demise. A distinguished cinematographer and director who excelled in his craft, we have immense respect for every contribution you have made for Indian Cinema. #RIPKVAnand sir, my prayers are with you and your family. pic.twitter.com/xEqX8u7Vf7

— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) April 30, 2021