World record holder for directing 128 films (his 125th was Kannada film Kalpana) passed away on June 22 in Chennai. A producer and director Ramnarayan Kalpana film a remake of Kanchana was hit in Kannada starring Upendra, Shruthi, Umasri and Saikumar in lead roles.

Known for super fast work director cum producer Ramnarayan produced the film in Sri Thenandal Films. He began his career as director in 1980 as director. He became an MLA from his home town Karaikudi in 1989.

Known for films with animals and latest gadgets Ramnarayan has worked as director in over 100 films in Tamil quite often visited Kannada filmdom too.

The first Kannada film Ramnarayan directed was Bhairavin 1991. Later he made Shambhavi, Dakshayini, Bhuvaneshwari, Bombat Car and Kalpana.

May his soul rest in peace.