Renowned director-actor G Marimuthu passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai. He died of cardiac arrest today around 8:30 am at a private hospital in the city. Marimuthu collapsed while dubbing his voice for a television serial. Then, he was rushed o a private hospital in Vadapalani, where he was declared dead. Actor’s fans, family members and friends pay tribute to him at his residence in Chennai. He will be taken to his native place in Theni District by 6 pm today and last rites will be performed. Marimuthu was recently seen in Rajinikanth starrer Jailer movie. After learning of the filmmaker's death, the members of the film industry took to social media to pay their condolences. G Marimuthu Dies at 57 of Heart Attack, Director-Actor Was Recently Seen in Rajinikanth's Jailer.

Sun Pictures, which produced Jailer took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and posted, “Condolences! Your work has been impeccable and irreplaceable. Rest in peace #Marimuthu." G Marimuthu began his career as a filmmaker with Kannum Kannum in 2008. In addition to directing films, he has played a number of interesting roles in Tamil films. He collaborated with lyricist Vairamuthu in the early stages of his career. In Tamil films, he also served as an assistant director. His memorable performance include Vaali, Jeeva, Pariyerum Perumal, and Jailer, to name a few. Tamilrockerz Trailer Out! Arun Vijay, Vani Bhojan, Ishwarya Menon’s Web Series To Stream on SonyLIV From August 19 (Watch Video).

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He has been a part of the Tamil television series Ethir Neechal since 2022. Marimuthu was a YouTube sensation whose opinions trend on social media platforms.