Popular actor and director G Marimuthu died at the age of 58 today, September 8.
At around 8.30 am, he collapsed while dubbing for his television show titled ‘Ethir Neechal’.
He was rushed to a hospital nearby, where he was declared dead. Marimuthu was a YouTube sensation and was last seen on the big screen in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ and ‘Red Sandal Wood’.
His sudden death came as a huge shock to everyone. He is survived by his wife, Backiyalakshmi, and two children – Akilan and Ishwarya.
G Marimuthu was known for his bold opinions, which often became a topic of debate on social media.
Later today, his body will be taken to Theni, his hometown, where his final rites will be performed. His co-actors from ‘Ethirneechal’ have rushed to the hospital after hearing the shocking news.
In earlier interviews, Marimuthu revealed that he ran away from his home in Theni with the dream of becoming a director in Kollywood.
He made his debut as a filmmaker with ‘Kannum Kannum’ in 2008. Apart from directing films, he also played many character roles in Tamil films.
In the early days of his career, he worked closely with lyricist Vairamuthu. He also worked as an assistant director in Tamil films.
