Chennai, Dec. 29 -- Renowned documentary filmmaker and Padma Shri awardee S Krishnaswamy passed away in Chennai. Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram paid tribute, recalling his landmark work and documentary 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi', which earned global acclaim.

"I express my grief, and sincere condolences to the family, on the passing away of Thiru S Krishnaswamy, the veteran film and documentary maker. His documentary ' Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi' was, and is, a monumental production that will be remembered by generations to come," Chidambaram wrote on X, remembering the veteran filmmaker.

Born on July 29, 1938, Krishnaswamy was a distinguished filmmaker and writer who left behind an extraordinary legacy. His work captured India's p...