G Marimuthu began his career as an assistant director with Rajkiran for two films namely Aranmanai Kili and Ellame En Rasathan, know about his biography and wife
He passed away after suffering a heart attack on 8 September.
Actor and filmmaker G. Marimuthu passed away on 8 September 2023 after encountering cardiac arrest. He was shooting for the Sun TV show Ethir Neechal in Chennai when he took his last breath.
Jailor actor G Marimuthu passed away, death reason, biography, age, family, wife, movies and news
Deeply shattered to know the passing away of director G Marimuthu. We did #KannumKannum and #Pulivaal together. We had a brothers like bond. We agreed to disagree on many. His life wasn't easy at all. As an actor finally he was doing very well. He shud've been there for a while… pic.twitter.com/KewaK2Gzxk
— Prasanna (@Prasanna_actor) September 8, 2023
Marimuthu’s family and education
Marimuthu was born in 1967 on 12 July and passed away on 8 September 2023 at the age of 56 years. He is survived by his wife Bhagyalakshmi and two kids, a son named Akilan and their daughter Ishwarya. He married Bhagyalakshmi in 1994. Details related to Marimuthu’s parents or siblings are not known.
He didn’t complete his schooling as he left his home at a tender age.
Marimuthu career
In 1990, G. Marimuthu left his village Pasumalaitheri in Theni and moved to Chennai to pursue his career as a film director. He began working as a waiter in Chennai and later on, met lyricist Vairamuthu. Marimuthu then worked as assistant director for Ellame En Rasathan in 1995 and Aranmanai Kili in 1993. After completing these two films, he started working with filmmakers like S.J. Surya, Mani Ratnam, and Seeman.
His directorial debut was marked with Kannum Kannum in 2008. It was a romantic movie with Udhayathara and Prasanna in lead roles. Unfortunately, this movie didn’t manage to make a profit at the box office. He was introduced as an actor in the 2011 release Yuddham Sei. He played the role of a corrupt cop in this film. The film was successful and after this G. Marimuthu appeared in Nimirndhu Nil, Komban, and Kaththi Sandai which was released in 2016.
His latest releases included Alti, God Father, Bhoomi, Pulikkuthi Pandi, Sulthan, Laabam, Rudra Thandavam, Sangathalaivam, Doctor, Kuruthi Kalam, Enemy, Theal, Vikram, Kodai, Visithiran, Marutha, Plan Panni Pannanum, Atrangi Re, MGR Magan and more.
Marimuthu’s net worth
Marimuthu was estimated to have a net worth close to $1-5 million in 2023. He gathered most of his net worth by acting in South Indian films.