Panchu Arunachalam

Panchu Arunachalam (18 June 1941 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian screenwriter, movie director, producer and lyricist. He was known for writing the movies "Kazhugu" (1981) and "Paayum Puli" (1983). He was also known for directing the movie "Manamagale Vaa" (1988). He was born in Sirukoodalpatti, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arunachalam died from cardiac arrest in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India at the age of 76.