The Tamil film industry is engulfed in sorrow as it mourns the loss of the immensely talented director and actor, G Marimuthu. His passing, attributed to a heart attack, has left the industry and its fans deeply saddened, especially considering his relatively young age of 57. Marimuthu embarked on his journey in the film world as an assistant director and later transitioned into acting, making his debut on-screen appearance in Ajith’s film Vaali in 1999. Subsequently, he explored the realm of directing, marking his directorial debut with Kannum Kannum in 2008. Before becoming a director, Marimuthu diligently honed his craft as an assistant director under the mentorship of illustrious filmmakers like Mani Ratnam, Vasanth, Seeman, and SJ Suryah. His last appearance as an actor was in Rajinikanth’s Jailer, where he delivered a character role. The untimely passing of G Marimuthu has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film fraternity, and numerous celebrities have come forward to express their grief and pay tribute to this versatile artist and filmmaker. The final rites for G Marimuthu will take place later today, and our heartfelt condolences go out to his grieving family during this challengeng time.