Telugu film director Surya Kiran dies at 48 due to ill-health

Telugu child actor-turned-director Surya Kiran, who helmed films like 'Satyam' and 'Dhana 51', died in his Chennai home on March 11. He was 48.

As per reports, Surya died due to jaundice on Monday. He was undergoing treatment at Chennai's GEM



hospital.

Kiran made his debut in the film industry as a child actor and worked in over 200 films, including 'Mauna Geethangal' and 'Padukathavan'. Surya made his directorial debut in 2003 with the film 'Satyam'. The film featured Sumanth Akkineni and Genelia D'Souza in lead roles.