India's first 3D filmmaker passes away

Producer-director Navodaya Appachan passed away yesterday night at a private hospital. 81 years old Appachan was suffering from prostate cancer.
He was under treatment for the last 10 years. His body is at Navodaya Studio in Chennai, which was founded by Appachan. Known as Maliampurackal Chacko Punnoose, he played an integral part in the development of Malayalam film industry.
He was the first Indian filmmaker to make 3D movie My Dear Kuttichathan. He also made the first 70mm film called Padayottam that starred Mammootty and Mohanlal in lead roles.