Marimuthu: A Tribute to a Talented Actor and Director

Marimuthu: A Versatile Actor and Director

Born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India on July 12, 1967

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Started his career as an assistant director in 1990

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Made his directorial debut in 2008 with the film Kannum Kannum

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Made his acting debut in the TV series Ethirneechal in 2018

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Won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 67th Filmfare Awards South for Pariyerum Perumal

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Died on September 8, 2023 due to a cardiac arrest

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A versatile actor and director who left his mark on the Tamil film industry

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