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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madha Yaanai Koottam director Vikram Sugumaran dies of cardiac arrest at 47!
Having begun his career working as an assistant to Balu Mahendra, Vikram was also the co-writer of Vetri Maaran's Aadukalam. He is survived by his wife and children. Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran , whose directorial works include the rural drama Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013) and Raavana Kottam (2023), passed away due to cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 47. The director had reportedly experienced severe chest pain as he was returning from Madurai to Chennai after narrating a story to a producer. He was immediately taken to the hospital but could not be saved. Having begun his career working as an assistant to Balu Mahendra, Vikram was also the co-writer of Vetri Maaran's Aadukalam. He is survived by his wife and children. More than a director, Vikram was a brother to me; I learnt a lot from him: Shanthnu Bhagyaraj More than a director, Vikram was a brother to me, and I learnt so much from him. He always told me to do films that were rooted, as only then would people accept me as one of their own. When he designed Raavana Kottam for me, he took me to the deep south of Tamil Nadu, made me stay there and introduced me to the culture of that area. The way he filmed his script and penned dialogues was a learning experience for aspiring directors like me. Vikram was a lonely person and didn't share a lot and kept things to himself. But I've personally seen how casually and happily he could speak. I used to tell him to not take everything to heart and let this side of him out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pistol de sudură laser multifuncțional siginificant Află mai multe Undo I feel bad he was struggling alone and not talking to anyone in his last few days. I wish he had called people like me and spoken. His death has been a shock. There was more to him than what the world has seen. I feel bad he left us before making the cinema that he wanted to. He'd narrate a script so beautifully, you'll be able to visualise the film: Viji Chandrasekhar Vikram was so hard-working. He approached me for Madha Yaanai Koottam after seeing the poster of my film Aarohanam; he didn't know who I was back then, but he immediately said, 'She is my Sevanamma' (her character in Madha Yaanai Koottam). When he narrated a script, he would explain things so beautifully that you would be able to visualise the film even before he actually made it. He called me excitedly a few weeks ago and said that he wanted to discuss a script with me. I asked him why he was taking long breaks between films, and he said that he was structuring a script. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Remembering Vikram Sugumaran: An Unabashedly Political Filmmaker
1/7 Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, renowned for his raw rural narratives and socially conscious storytelling, has passed away after suffering a heart attack. According to a report by Asianet, the director died while travelling by bus from Madurai to Chennai. 3/7 He followed it with Raavana Kottam (2023), a political drama featuring Shanthanu, Anandhi, Prabhu, and Ilavarasu, which was well received by many. A native of Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Vikram Sugumaran began his career as an assistant director to the legendary Balu Mahendra. He worked with Balu Mahendra on Kathai Neram (2001 - 2002), a series of 56 short films between 1999 and 2000, as well as on the feature film Julie Ganapathi (2003).
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran Dies At 47 Following Cardiac Arrest
Chennai: Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut Madha Yaanai Koottam, died on Monday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest. He was 47. He was reportedly on his way back from Madurai after narrating a new script to a producer when he experienced severe chest pain. Though he was rushed to a hospital nearby, doctors were unable to resuscitate him. Sources close to the director revealed he was set to return to Chennai by bus when the incident occurred. Vikram Sugumaran is survived by his wife and children. What Director Vikram Sugumaran died on Monday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest at the age of 47. He was best known for his 2013 directorial debut Madha Yaanai Koottam, starring Kathir of Suzhal: The Vortex fame. Sources close to the filmmaker said Vikram Sugumaran was en route to Chennai from Madurai via bus when he complained of chest pain. Despite being rushed to a hospital, doctors weren't able to revive him. Background Vikram Sugumaran began his film career as an assistant to legendary director Balu Mahendra between 1999 and 2000. He later made a mark with Madha Yaanai Koottam, a gritty rural drama lauded for its raw storytelling and social commentary. His most recent directorial venture was Raavana Kottam (2023), starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in the lead role. Vikram Sugumaran had been working on a new project titled Therum Porum. During a recent media interaction, the filmmaker revealed that he faced betrayal from certain individuals in the industry. However, he chose not to name anyone, stating that he lacked solid evidence to support his claims. Vikram Sukumaran also served as co-writer on Vetrimaaran's Aadukalam, the 2011 Tamil film starring Dhanush. Reactions On X Shanthnu Bhagyaraj paid homage to the director in an X post. "#Rip dearest brother. I've learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment. Gone too soon. You will be missed. #RIPVikramSugumaran," 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 — Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) June 1, 2025 Music composer Justin Prabhakaran also remembered the director in a post on X. 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 — Justin Prabhakaran (@justin_tunes) June 2, 2025 In A Nutshell Vikram Sugumaran, whose filmmaking credits include Madha Yaanai Koottam and Raavana Kottam, died on Monday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest reportedly during a bus journey from Madurai to Chennai. He was 47.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Vikram Sugumaran, director of Madha Yaanai Koottam passes away
Director Vikram Sugumaran, known for helming films like Madha Yaanai Koottam and Raavana Kottam, passed away on Sunday. As per reports, the director was at Madurai to narrate a story to a producer. When he boarded a bus to return to Chennai, he suffered from a fatal cardiac arrest. Actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, who last worked with Vikram in Raavana Kottam, took to his official X handle to condole the untimely demise of the director. '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.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vikram Sugumaran, noted Tamil filmmaker, dies of cardiac arrest in Chennai
Vikram Sugumaran death News: Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, who is best known as the critically well-received film directing debut Madha Yaanai Kootam Tamil filmmaker passes away on the 2nd of June in Chennai after an cardiac arrest. He was 47. His family includes his children and wife living in Chennai. Vikram was believed to be on the journey back to Madurai after narrating a brand new story to an editor, when he was struck by severe Vikram Sugumaran cardiac arrest. Although he was taken into a hospital nearby doctors were unable to revive Vikram. Vikram Sugumaran Chennai started acting in films as an assistant for the legendary film director Balu Mahendra between 1999 and 2000. The director later made a splash by directing Madha Yaanai Kootam which was a gritty, rural drama which was praised for its uncompromising narrative along with social commentary. His most recent project as a director was Raavana Kottam with Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in the leading role. Honoring his late film director Shanthnu declared, "Rip my dear brother. I've learned so much from you and will be grateful for every minute. Too soon gone. We will miss you. #RIPVikramSugumaran". Vikram Sugumaran obituary has been working on a new film named Therum Porum. In a recent interaction with the media the filmmaker admitted that he was betrayed by certain people within the industry. But he decided not to mention anyone, noting that he had no evidence to back his assertions. The sudden death of the director has caused a flood of sadness on social media as well as those in the Tamil film community expressing their sadness and shock. Many have claimed that he was an actor with a strong confidence and with a distinctive voice added authenticity to the rural stories.
