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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran passes away due to cardiac arrest at 48
Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran passed away today (June 2) due to a sudden cardiac arrest. He was travelling to Chennai from Madurai by bus. His friends and colleagues expressed their condolences on the demise of the filmmaker and paid their tributes on social media. Vikram Sugumaran's early career Vikram, who originally hailed from Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, moved to Chennai to pursue his dreams in the film industry. He had a deep passion for acting and filmmaking. Filmmaker Balu Mahendra mentored him during his initial days, where Vikram worked as an assistant and contributed to multiple short films from 1999-2000. In his formative days, he was part of some major projects such as 'Julie Ganapathy'. Vikram Sugumaran's acting debut Vikram made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed 'Polladhavan', directed by Vetrimaaran. He also appeared in Sasikumar's 'Kodiveeran', After a certain period of time, he realised that his true calling is from behind the camera, and he made his directorial debut with 'Madha Yaanaik Koottam' in 2013. The movie received huge appreciation for its raw and realistic portrayal of village life, earning Vikram recognition for his storytelling skills. After a pause in his career, he returned to directing movies with 'Ravana Kottam' in 2023, featuring Shanthanu, Anandhi, Prabhu, and Ilavarasu in the lead roles. His last project, 'Therum Borum' was said to be something related to climbing and mountaineering. How did social media react? The sudden passing of Vikram has been a shock for the film community. Actor Shanthnu shared some heartfelt memories and photos with Vikram on his social media account. While sharing the pictures, the actor wrote, "#Rip dearest brother @VikramSugumara3 I've learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment Gone too soon You will be missed #RIPVikramSugumaran". Justin Prabhakaran wrote, "A filmmaker who dreamed beyond frames, but left us too soon. Gone with countless stories untold. May your soul rest in peace Vikram Sugumaran sir #RIPVikramSugumaran." One X user wrote, 'Shocking.. #RIP Dir Vikram Sugumaran Director of Madha Yaanai Koottam & Raavana Kottam !!' 'A filmmaker who dreamed beyond frames, but left us too soon. Gone with countless stories untold. May your soul rest in peace Vikram Sugumaran sir #RIPVikramSugumaran,' another user wrote.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran passes away at 47 due to cardiac arrest
Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran, known for Raavana Kottam and Madha Yaanai Koottam, passed away on Monday (June 2) after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while travelling from Madurai to Chennai. He was 47. Sugumaran, an acclaimed writer and filmmaker, made his directorial debut with the 2013 Tamil film Madha Yaanai Koottam. He started out as an assistant director to Balu Mahendra and also acted in some Tamil films, including Kodiveeran and Vetri Maaran's debut Polladhavan. He also wrote the dialogue for Vetri Maaran's Aadukalam. According to reports, Sugumaran was returning via bus from Madurai after narrating a script to a producer. On the way, he experienced severe chest pain and was rushed to the closest hospital. The doctors, however, could not resuscitate him. Actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, who starred in Raavana Kottam, condoled the director's death on social media, writing on X, 'RIP, dearest brother Vikram Sugumaran. I've learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment. Gone too soon. You will be missed,' he wrote. #Rip dearest brother @VikramSugumara3 I've learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment Gone too soon You will be missed # — Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) June 1, 2025 Sugumaran is survived by his wife and children.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vikram Sugumaran passes away: Film fraternity mourns director's death as tributes pour in
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Director Vikram Sugumaran passed away following a cardiac arrest in Chennai today, June 2. According to a report by The News Minute, he was returning from Madurai when he experienced discomfort and severe chest pain. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical assistance. However, doctors were unable to resuscitate him, and he breathed his last at the age of 47. Celebrities mourn Vikram Sugumaran's demise Actor Shanthnu expressed deep sorrow over the filmmaker's passing. He called him a 'dear brother' and said he had learned a lot from him. He added that he would always cherish the memories they created together. Director Anandmurthy offered his condolences and wrote on X, "Spoke to him day before !!! Don't understand what was his hurry ! he said he is come to his native but sent me a no asking me to talk to that person !! #restinpeace my friend Vikram Sugumaran." Viji Chandrasekhar shared a video message expressing shock over the untimely demise of Vikram Sugumaran. Not only members of the film fraternity but also fans have paid their last respects and shared memories of the director. Check out all the posts below: About Vikram Sugumaran Vikram Sugumaran was a Tamil filmmaker known for his unique storytelling. He hailed from Paramakudi in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. With a deep interest in acting, he moved to Chennai hoping to establish himself in the film industry. Vikram made his acting debut in director Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan and later acted in Kodiveeran, directed by Sasikumar. In 2013, he turned director with Madha Yaanai Koottam, a rural drama praised for its realistic setting and raw storytelling. A decade later, in 2023, he returned with Ravana Kottam, featuring Shanthanu. His final directorial work was Therum Borum, a film centered on climbing and mountaineering. Vikram Sugumaran is survived by his wife and children, who live in Chennai.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamil movie director Vikram Sugumaran dies after heart attack in bus. Film industry shocked
Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran has passed away at the age of 45 after suffering a cardiac arrest while traveling by bus from Madurai to Chennai. His sudden demise on June 2 has left the Tamil film industry in shock, with many colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a talented storyteller. Originally from Paramakudi in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, Vikram moved to Chennai driven by a passion for cinema. He began his journey under the mentorship of legendary director Balu Mahendra, contributing to short films and assisting in projects like Julie Ganapathy during the early 2000s. Though he made brief appearances as an actor in films like Polladhavan and Kodiveeran , Vikram truly found his voice as a director. His debut feature Madha Yaanaik Koottam (2013) was well-received for its grounded storytelling and portrayal of rural life. After a break, he returned in 2023 with Ravana Kottam , a socially charged drama featuring Shanthanu, Anandhi, and others. Vikram was reportedly working on Therum Borum , a project themed around mountaineering. His sudden passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from industry peers like Shanthnu and Kayal Devaraj, who remembered him as a passionate filmmaker gone too soon.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vikram Sugumaran Death News: Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran passes away at 48 due to cardiac arrest while travelling by bus
Tamil filmmaker passed away suddenly today on June 2 due to a cardiac arrest while traveling from Madurai to Chennai by bus. His colleagues and friends expressed their grief and paid tribute on social media. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Humble beginnings and film aspirations hailed from Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a passion for acting and filmmaking, he moved to Chennai to pursue his dreams in the film industry. His early career was shaped under the mentorship of the legendary filmmaker Balu Mahendra, where Vikram worked as an assistant and contributed to several short films around 1999-2000. He was also involved in projects like 'Julie Ganapathy' during this formative period. Acting debut and film appearances As an actor, Vikram made his debut in the critically acclaimed 'Polladhavan', directed by Vetrimaaran, and later appeared in Sasikumar's 'Kodiveeran'. However, his true calling was behind the camera, where he made a mark with his directorial debut 'Madha Yaanaik Koottam' in 2013. The film, set in a rural backdrop, was praised for its raw and realistic portrayal of village life, earning Vikram recognition for his storytelling skills. After a hiatus, Vikram returned to directing with 'Ravana Kottam' in 2023, featuring a strong cast including Shanthanu, Anandhi, Prabhu, and Ilavarasu. His last project, 'Therum Borum', was said to be related to climbing and mountaineering. The film community mourned Vikram's sudden passing. Actor Shanthnu shared heartfelt memories and photos with Vikram on social media, expressing his sorrow and admiration. He wrote, "#Rip dearest brother @VikramSugumara3 I've learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment Gone too soon You will be missed #RIPVikramSugumaran". Justin Prabhakaran wrote, "A filmmaker who dreamed beyond frames, but left us too soon. Gone with countless stories untold. May your soul rest in peace Vikram Sugumaran sir #RIPVikramSugumaran" Actor Kayal Devaraj also expressed shock and sadness over the news.
