Kochi: Renowned photographer and actor Radhakrishnan Chakyat passed away on Thursday night after suffering a heart attack. He was 65. 

Chakyat, who made his acting debut in the Dulquer Salmaan-starrer Charlie, was widely respected in the photography community for his artistic vision and technical expertise. 

He was known for conducting training programs on cameras and photography. A native of Kochi, Chakyat was based in Mumbai for most of his career, where he built his name primarily in the field of fashion photography.

In 2017, he founded Pixel Viilage, a popular platform aimed at sharing his deep knowledge of photography with aspiring learners and enthusiasts.