National Award-winning filmmaker R. Chezhiyan dies in Chennai, according to reports from Deccan Chronicle and Times of India. Both outlets note that he is best known for his directorial debut, *To Let* (2017). The film wins a National Film Award for Best Tamil Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards, a recognition both sources link to Chezhiyan’s work. Times of India adds that he dies after a prolonged illness and that he receives medical care before his death. Deccan Chronicle focuses on his career milestone and the award recognition tied to *To Let*. Together, the reports present Chezhiyan as a filmmaker whose work is associated with a realistic visual approach and weighty storytelling, and who is widely regarded within the Tamil film industry for his contribution through *To Let*. The outlets do not provide additional details about surviving family members, funeral arrangements, or further filmography beyond the award-winning debut highlighted in their accounts.