Eminent music director of South India, MS Viswanathan breathed his last on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in Chennai. He was 87.He had been getting treated for breathing complaints at Malar Hospital of Chennai for the past couple of days.He was called 'The King of Light Music' by the people.
MS composed music for 1200 films in Southern languages which include 31 Telugu movies. He composed the music for super hit movies like 'Idhi Katha Kaadhu', 'Aakali Rajyam', 'Maro Charithra', 'Anthuleni Katha', '47 Rojulu', 'Kokilamma' etc.
MS won many awards and honours like Filfare Lifetime Achievement Award for South and doctorates from various universities. Cinejosh is saddened with the demise of great musician and extends heartfelt condolences to the members of MS' family. May his soul rest in peace.