Actor and filmmaker Marimuthu died on Friday at the age of 57. The actor was dubbing for a TV soap he was working in when he collapsed and reportedly succumbed to a heart attack. Following his demise, many from the film fraternity took to social media to pay condolences.

Actor Rajinikanth wrote on his official X handle in Tamil, "Marimuthu was a wonderful person. His death comes as a shocking news to me. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family." Marimuthu and Rajinikanth were recently seen together in the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial, Jailer. 

Marimuthu started his career with a supporting role in Ajith's 1999 film Vaali. He assisted director Vasanth on Aasai (1999), which starred Ajith, Suvalaxmi and Prakash Raj in lead roles. He made his directorial debut with Kannum Kannum (2008), which starred Prasanna and Udhayathara in lead roles. He not only directed the film but also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues along with performing a small role in it.

He then went on to star in many Tamil films in supporting roles, including, Yuddham Sei (2011), Kodi (2016), Bairavaa (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021), and the Hindi film Atrangi Re (2021), among others. The final rites for the actor will reportedly take place in Madurai. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son.