Journalist-turned-filmmaker K Jayadev passes away in Hyderabad

Regarded as a multifaceted talent, the journalist-turned-filmmaker, K Jayadev made his debut feature film debut with ‘Korangi Nunchi’ in 2022

Hyderabad: Senior journalist and film director, K Jayadev has passed away in Hyderabad on Monday night following a heart attack. He was 49.

Regarded as a multifaceted talent, the journalist-turned-filmmaker, K Jayadev made his debut feature film debut with ‘Korangi Nunchi’ in 2022, which was produced by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

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Among his notable achievements are the prestigious National awards he received for his documentaries, including titles such as ‘Surabhi’, ‘Janani’, ‘Prof CNR Rao – the Man Who Knew the Future’, and ‘MS Swaminathan – For a Poverty and Hunger-Free World’.

K Jayadev is the younger son of noted senior journalist KNT Sastry. He is survived his wife and two children.