Writer of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' K Subash dies of kidney problems

Director K Subash, known for directing Tamil film Chathriyan and penning the story of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express, died on Wednesday following kidney problems. The 57 year-old filmmaker breathed his last at a private hospital this morning, sources close to the family said.

Subash has a number of hits under his belt, but was particularly known for the blockbuster Chathriyan, starring Vijayakanth as a cop and popular Malayalam star Thilagan as his nemesis. Subash had worked in a number of Hindi films also, penning the story for superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express and Housefull 3.

He had earlier directed Insaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn in the lead roles. The funeral will be held tomorrow.