Tamil actor-director G Marimuthu passes away

G Marimuthu, Tamil actor-director, dies of heart attack at 57

G Marimuthu, a Tamil actor-director, died of a heart attack on Friday morning.

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He was 57 years old.

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He was known for his role in the Tamil television series Ethirneechal.

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– He has also worked with filmmaker Mani Ratnam, among others, as an assistant director.

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He reportedly collapsed while dubbing for his TV serial Ethirneechal in Chennai.

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– He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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– Tributes have been pouring in for G Marimuthu from fans and colleagues.

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– He had worked in over 50 movies, apart from directing movies and acting in TV shows.

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– He started his career as an assistant director and worked with renowned filmmakers such as Mani Ratnam, Vasanth, Seeman, and SJ Surya.

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