Popular photographer and actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat passes away at 53: Dulquer Salmaan pens heartfelt tribute
Photographer and actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat has passed away, with Dulquer Salmaan expressing his heartfelt condolences.

Trigger Warning: The article contains mention of an individual’s death.
Radhakrishnan Chakyat, the renowned photographer and actor, has passed away at the age of 53 due to a heart attack. The artist, known for his mentoring skills and deep knowledge of photography, was officially confirmed dead by his team, Pixel Village, through their social media handle.
In an Instagram post, the team wrote, “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,” they added.
See the post here:
Mourning the loss of the renowned photographer-actor, Dulquer Salmaan took to his social media handle and expressed his condolences. He wrote, “Our time and conversations together will forever stay with me.” Both of them had worked together in the 2015 Malayalam-language adventure movie Charlie.
See Dulquer’s post:
For those unfamiliar, Radhakrishnan Chakyat was a popular photographer known for his YouTube channel, Pixel Village. The channel featured him mentoring aspiring photographers and sharing insights on photography and its various branches, especially for beginners.
Besides his work behind the camera, Chakyat also appeared in films such as Charlie and June. In the Dulquer Salmaan starrer Charlie, the late artist played the role of David, who partly assists Tessa in her search for Charlie.
Charlie is an adventure drama directed by Martin Prakkat, who co-wrote the screenplay with Unni R. Co-produced by Prakkat, Shebin Becker, and Joju George, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan as an artist who lives beyond societal constraints and creates his own story. The narrative follows Tessa, a graphic artist who crosses paths with him, sparking a fascination that blossoms into love.