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Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran dies of cardiac arrest while travelling
Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran has died at the age of 47 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a return trip from Madurai to Chennai. Sources close to the director revealed that Sugumaran was travelling by bus after a work meeting in Madurai, where he had just narrated a new script to a producer. According to the sources, he suddenly experienced intense chest pain during the journey. 'He was set to return to Chennai by bus when the incident occurred,' said a source. 'He complained of pain and was taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors could not resuscitate him.' Sugumaran began his career as a writer and assistant director, gaining recognition for his work with filmmaker Balu Mahendra and later with Vetrimaaran. He made his directorial debut with 'Madha Yaanai Koottam' in 2013, a film praised for its realistic storytelling and rural backdrop. Though he directed only a handful of films, Sugumaran earned a strong reputation for his grounded narratives and honest filmmaking. His sudden passing has shocked the Tamil film industry and his fans alike. 'He was a quiet, thoughtful director who told meaningful stories,' one colleague shared. 'He had so much more to give.' The director had been working on a new project titled Therum Porum. His acclaimed project 'Madha Yaanai Koottam' can be streamed on streaming platforms Zee5 and Prime Video. Vikram Sugumaran is survived by his wife and children.
NDTV
4 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.
Hans India
4 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.
