Tamil Director G Marimuthu Dies At 57, Jailer Co-star Rajinikanth & Other Celebs Mourns The Loss

Director and actor G Marimuthu used to work in the Tamil film industry and was famously known for his humour and natural acting on the spot of shooting without any preparation. He left home from the village of Pasumalaitheri in Theni and moved to Chennai to become a filmmaker. Made debut as a director with Kannum Kannum (2008), followed by Pulivaal (2014). And as an actor, he was best known for the TV series Ethirneechal.

G Marimuthu Dies At 57

On Friday morning, Marimuthu left his family and the cinema industry in shock. The director died due to cardiac arrest around 8:30 am, It is said that he collapsed while dubbing for his television serial Ethirneechal at a Chennai studio after which he was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Vadapalani, where he was declared dead, ANI reported. 

G Marimuthu was recently seen in a blockbuster hit film ‘Jailer’ that starred Rajinikanth in the lead, the superstar and other Tamil industry celebrities Nelson Dilipkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Jayam Ravi, Suriya, Karthi and others paid tribute to the director-actor. 

Rajinikanth – “Marimuth was a wonderful person. His death shocked me. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.”

மாரிமுத்து ஒரு அருமையான மனிதர். அவருடைய இறப்பு எனக்கு அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது.

அவரை இழந்து வாடும் அவருடைய குடும்பத்தாருக்கு என்னுடைய மனமார்ந்த அஞ்சலி.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) September 8, 2023

‘Jailer’ director Nelson Dilipkumar – “Saddened!! Rest in peace Marimuthu sir ! Remembering the times with you…”

Saddened!! Rest in peace #Marimuthu sir ! Remembering the times with you… https://t.co/91zrxxep9U

— Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) September 8, 2023

Suriya - "Heartfelt condolence to the family & friends of Director-Actor Marimuthu Sir. Extremely shocking. He was a well-wisher, was one of the ADs who helped me in Nerukku Ner & he was the most talkative, always had a fun side that made the world comfortable and friendly..! Will miss you a lot!"

Heartfelt condolence to the family & friends of Director-Actor Marimuthu Sir. Extremely shocking. He was a well-wisher, was one of the ADs who helped me in Nerukku Ner & he was the most talkative, always had a fun side that made the world comfortable and friendly..! Will miss you… pic.twitter.com/L32nRHej98

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) September 8, 2023

Actor Prasanna worked with Marimuthu in ‘Kannum Kannum’ and ‘Pulivaal’ wrote – “Deeply shattered to know the passing away of director G Marimuthu. We did Kannum Kannum and Pulivaal together. We had a brothers like bond. We agreed to disagree on many. His life wasn’t easy at all. As an actor finally he was doing very well. He should’ve been there for a while longer. Sad. Rip.”

Deeply shattered to know the passing away of director G Marimuthu. We did #KannumKannum and #Pulivaal together. We had a brothers like bond. We agreed to disagree on many. His life wasn't easy at all. As an actor finally he was doing very well. He shud've been there for a while… pic.twitter.com/KewaK2Gzxk

— Prasanna (@Prasanna_actor) September 8, 2023

Silambarasan - "Extremely saddened to hear that #Marimuthu sir is no more. Remembering the times we worked together. Condolences to the family.
#RIPMarimuthu"

Extremely saddened to hear that #Marimuthu sir is no more. Remembering the times we worked together. Condolences to the family.#RIPMarimuthu

— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) September 8, 2023

Vijay Sethupathi – “RIP Marimuthu”

#ripmarimuthu pic.twitter.com/S0SMDkLFFq

— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) September 8, 2023

Karthi - "I’ve met #Marimuthu sir when he was an assistant Director in Nerukku Ner. He was a seasoned actor and a stunning performer who could present every character realistically. He was well read and a passionate cinema afficianado. His sudden passing away is a huge shock. Deepest Condolences to his family, friends and fans."

I’ve met #Marimuthu sir when he was an assistant Director in Nerukku Ner. He was a seasoned actor and a stunning performer who could present every character realistically. He was well read and a passionate cinema afficianado. His sudden passing away is a huge shock. Deepest…

— Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) September 8, 2023

Veteran Actress Radikaa Sarathkumar – “So sad and shocked to hear of his passing of Marimuthu have worked with him a man with talent , gone so soon. Condolences to his family.”

So sad and shocked to hear of his passing of #marimuthu have worked with him a man with talent , gone so soon. Condolences to his family🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/h8ekYcjOqs

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) September 8, 2023

Jayam Ravi - "A shock I’m still yet to get over. Praying for strength to the family of Marimuthu sir to overcome this irreplaceable loss. Life is so unpredictable and unfair. RIP #Marimuthu sir"

A shock I’m still yet to get over. Praying for strength to the family of Marimuthu sir to overcome this irreplaceable loss. Life is so unpredictable and unfair. RIP #Marimuthu sir pic.twitter.com/sQ8GZDl0JF

— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) September 8, 2023

The production that backed ‘Jailer’, Sun Pictures also paid tribute – “Condolences! Your work has been impeccable and irreplaceable. Rest in peace Marimuthu.”

Condolences! Your work has been impeccable and irreplaceable. Rest in peace #Marimuthu pic.twitter.com/cdT2LgThwY

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) September 8, 2023

திரைப்பட இயக்குநரும், நடிகருமான அண்ணன் மாரிமுத்து அவர்களின் மரணம் அதிர்ச்சியையும், மன வேதனையையும் தருகிறது. அவருடைய மறைவுக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்.

அவரை பிரிந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தினர், நண்பர்கள், திரையுலகினர் மற்றும் ரசிகர்களுக்கு என் ஆறுதலை தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். #Marimuthu pic.twitter.com/DhaTHSi4hs

— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) September 8, 2023

Shocking to hear the demise of #Marimuthu sir.. Nice actor & a person gone too soon.. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace..🙏🏽

— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) September 8, 2023

Miss u anna pic.twitter.com/X3bMfpBogW

— Yogi Babu (@iYogiBabu) September 8, 2023

RIP #Marimuthu sir pic.twitter.com/igeZC4qVTn

— aishwarya rajesh (@aishu_dil) September 8, 2023

Besides being an actor and a filmmaker, Marimuthu, in the initial stages of his career, worked as an assistant director and also collaborated with lyricist Vairamuthu.

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