G. Marimuthu
G. Marimuthu | |
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| Born | 12 July 1966 Pasumalaitheri, Theni district, Madras State, India |
| Died | 8 September 2023 (aged 57) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–2023 |
| Spouse | Bagyalakshmi |
| Children | 2 |
G. Marimuthu (12 July 1966 – 8 September 2023) was an Indian actor and film director who worked in the Tamil film and TV industries. He made his debut as a director with Kannum Kannum (2008), followed by Pulivaal (2014). As an actor, he was best known for the TV series Ethirneechal.[1] He was known for his humour and improvisation. He worked in Tamil film industry for a career spanning nearly three decades.
Career
[edit]In 1988[2] or 1990,[3] G. Marimuthu left home from the village of Pasumalaitheri in Theni and headed to Chennai to become a film director. He hailed from a family background whose livelihood was primarily linked with agriculture.[4] He was interested in entering film industry after watching Bharathiraja's directorial Muthal Mariyathai which had its theatrical release in 1985. He was inspired to enter film industry also due to the fact that the crew members of Muthal Mariyathai including director Bharathiraja, music composer Ilaiyaraaja and lyricist Vairamuthu were hailing from Theni district as it was Marimuthu's birthplace. Prior to his ambition of entering into film industry, he pursued his higher studies at an engineering college in Sivakasi.[5]
After initially working as a waiter in hotels, he became acquainted with lyricist Vairamuthu through their common interest in literature, before becoming an assistant director with Rajkiran for his films Aranmanai Kili (1993) and Ellame En Rasathan (1995).[3]
In an interview with Sun TV, he revealed that he wanted to work as an assistant director with Bharathiraja, but insisted that since he was being an outsider he was often ignored and highlighted that those who enter into industry with nepotism and some sort of connection could get a chance to work as assistant director to Bharathiraja.[6]
Marimuthu then continued to work as an assistant director with filmmakers such as Mani Ratnam, Vasanth, Seeman, Rajiv Menon and S. J. Surya, before co-directing Silambarasan's film Manmadhan (2004).[7] He notably worked as an assistant director for Aasai (1995), Nerrukku Ner (1997), Vaali (1999), Poovellam Kettuppar (1999), Kushi (2000), Rhythm (2000), Udhaya (2004), New (2004), and Anbe Aaruyire (2005).[8]
Marimuthu made his directorial debut with Kannum Kannum (2008), a romantic film starring Prasanna and Udhayathara. The film did not perform well at the box office but won critical acclaim. The Behindwoods Movie Review Board wrote "G. Marimuthu, debuting with story, screenplay, dialogue and direction has provided us with one of the cleanest, most honest and endearing love stories of recent times".[9] Moviebuzz noted "Marimuthu is a welcome addition to the brave new directors in Tamil cinema, who are trying their best within the commercial format to give a different type of love story".[10] Marimuthu then directed Pulivaal (2014), developing the film's story from the Malayalam film Chaappa Kurishu (2011).[11]
In the 2010s after the failure of his directorial films, he focused on acting and featured in supporting roles in Tamil films. Mysskin introduced him as an actor in Yuddham Sei (2011), in which he played a corrupt police officer. The success of the film prompted him to star in films including Aarohanam (2012), Nimirndhu Nil (2014), and Komban (2015), often featuring as police officer. His performance in Marudhu (2016) prompted Vishal to sign him on to feature in Kaththi Sandai (2016).[12] He also rose to prominence for his acting in Mari Selvaraj's directorial Pariyerum Perumal (2018) which became a cult classic.[13] He also played a minor role in Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial Vikram (2022). He played negative role in Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial Jailer (2023), which eventually marked his last feature film prior to his untimely death.[14]
He debuted in television serials in 2022 as the main antagonist in Ethirneechal. He was praised for his screen presence, dialogue delivery, punch dialogues and for his natural way of acting in the Ethirneechal serial as Aadhimuthu Gunasekaran.[15]
Death
[edit]Marimuthu died on 8 September 2023 due to cardiac arrest[16][17] and pulmonary edema. The actor was dubbing for Ethirneechal when the heart attack occurred.[18][19]
Filmography
[edit]Director
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | |
| 2014 | Pulivaal |
Actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Vaali | Kodak shop owner | Uncredited |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Man praising Udhaya | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | Kungumam editor | Also director |
| 2011 | Yuddham Sei | Esakki Muthu | |
| Vandhaan Vendraan | Arjun and Ramana's teacher | ||
| 2012 | Aarohanam | Vallimuthu | Nom.—Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2014 | His Wife | Dealer | |
| Nimirndhu Nil | Traffic Inspector | ||
| Jeeva | Jeeva's father | ||
| 2015 | Komban | Pattasu | |
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Jeeva's father | ||
| Kirumi | Mathiarasu | ||
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Chinnavar | ||
| 2016 | Pugazh | Dass | |
| Mapla Singam | Elamaran | ||
| Marudhu | Bhagyam's father | ||
| Thirunaal | Police inspector | ||
| Kuttrame Thandanai | Police officer | ||
| Pagiri | Politician | ||
| Kodi | Politician | ||
| Veera Sivaji | Anjali's father | ||
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Dr. Pandurangan | |
| Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Police Inspector | ||
| Yaman | Manimaran | ||
| Yaakkai | Kavitha's father | ||
| Nagarvalam | Janani's father | ||
| Rubaai | Police officer | ||
| Kootathil Oruthan | Arvind's father | ||
| Magalir Mattum | Rani's father | ||
| Ippadai Vellum | Crime scene investigator | ||
| 2018 | Madura Veeran | Pattaiyar | |
| Kadaikutty Singam | Malligai Manala Sendayar | ||
| Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali | Manager | ||
| Pariyerum Perumal | Sri Ram | ||
| Thuppakki Munai | Police Inspector | ||
| Sandakozhi 2 | Village head | ||
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Ramalingam | ||
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Police Officer | |
| Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Thalaivar | ||
| Sathru | S. Sankara Lingam | ||
| Mehandi Circus | Raajangham | ||
| Mr. Local | Mayilvaganam | ||
| Puppy | Prabhu's father | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Basha Bhai | ||
| 2020 | Shylock | Chithappa | Malayalam film |
| Naan Sirithal | Thangadurai | ||
| God Father | Police inspector | ||
| Alti | |||
| Thatrom Thookrom | Dhandapani | ||
| 2021 | Bhoomi | Gnanasambandam | |
| Pulikkuthi Pandi | Dhananchezhiyan | ||
| Kalathil Santhippom | Kasi | ||
| Sangathalaivan | Govindarajan | ||
| Sulthan | Villager | ||
| Sarbath | Arivu and Anbu's father | ||
| Laabam | Paraman | ||
| Rudra Thandavam | |||
| Doctor | Police officer | ||
| IPC 376 | Arumugam | ||
| Enemy | Eashwara Moorthy | ||
| MGR Magan | Police Officer | ||
| Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum | |||
| Atrangi Re | Mandy's father | Hindi film | |
| Plan Panni Pannanum | Sengalvarayar | ||
| 2022 | Theal | Raja's father | |
| Anbarivu | Kayal's father | ||
| Carbon | Subburayan | ||
| Marutha | |||
| Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Porus and Dwarka's father | ||
| Visithiran | |||
| Ayngaran | Minister | ||
| Vikram | Nagaraj | ||
| Maayon | Selvadurai | ||
| Yenni Thuniga | Kathir's father | ||
| Radha Krishna | |||
| Aruvaa Sanda | |||
| 2023 | Kodai | Thangamani | |
| Kannai Nambathey | Azhagar | ||
| Theera Kaadhal | Aaranya's father | ||
| Jailer | Panneer | ||
| Red Sandalwood | |||
| Ulagammai | Marimuthu Nadar | Posthumous films | |
| 2024 | Thookudurai | Mahendra Varman | |
| Uyir Thamizhukku | |||
| Indian 2 | Chitra's uncle | ||
| Veerayi Makkal | Balu | ||
| Aaryamala |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Queen | M. Natarajan | MX Player | |
| 2021 | Kuruthi Kalam | Periasamy | MX Player | |
| 2022–2023 | Ethirneechal | Aadhi Gunasekaran | Sun TV | Won—Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal Manam Kavarndha Villain[20] |
| 2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | ||
| Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | Himself | |||
| Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | |||
| Tamil Rockerz | Madhi's assistant | SonyLIV | ||
| 2023 | Pongal Vilayattu | Contestant | Sun TV | |
| Nattamai Theerpu Mathu | Aadhi Gunasekaran | |||
| Idhu Enga Pette | ||||
| Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | |||
| Vaa Tamizha Vaa | Guest | Kalaignar TV | ||
| Tamizha Tamizha | Guest | Zee Tamil | ||
| Super Samayal | Participant | Sun TV | ||
| Start Music Season 4 | Contestant | Star Vijay |
References
[edit]- ^ "Marimuthu's Character In Ethirneechal Inspired By True Story, Says Director". News18. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "இறப்பு பற்றி அன்றே ஞானி போல் பேசிய மாரிமுத்து – என் வாழ்க்கையே இதான்..." கலங்கவைக்கும் பேட்டி ["Marimuthu spoke like a sage about death - this is my life..." Disturbing interview] (in Tamil). Behindwoods O2. 8 September 2023. Event occurs at 5:28. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b நான் இயக்கறதா இருந்த பிரபுதேவா, வடிவேலு படங்கள் டிராப் ஆச்சு... நடிகர் ஜி.மாரிமுத்துவின் ஸ்டோரி [Bharathiraja's film was a turning point in Marimuthu's life.]. Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ மை.பாரதிராஜா [M.Bharathiraja] (8 September 2023). Marimuthu: விவசாயக் குடும்பம்; 30 வருட திரைப்பயணம்; அன்னையர் தின வாழ்த்து – மிஸ் யூ மாரிமுத்து சார் [Marimuthu: the farming family; 30 years of film career; Happy Mother's Day - Miss You Marimuthu Sir]. cinema.vikatan.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ மாரிமுத்துவின் வாழ்க்கையில் திருப்புமுனையாக அமைந்த பாரதிராஜாவின் திரைப்படம்..! [Bharathiraja's film was a turning point in Marimuthu's life.]. News18 Tamil (in Tamil). 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Marimuthu's Endearing Moments on Vanakkam Thamizha | A Tribute | Marimuthu | Ethirneechal. Sun TV. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kelvi Paathi Kindal Paathi – with Director Marimuthu". YouTube. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ மாரிமுத்து: ஆதி குணசேகரனாக தமிழக வீடுகளில் நீங்கா இடம் பிடித்தவர் [Marimuthu: As Aadhi Gunasekaran, he is a household name in Tamil Nadu.]. BBC News தமிழ் (in Tamil). 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Kannum Kannum Movie Review – Behindwoods.com – Prasanna Udhayathara Vadivelu Vijayakumar stills picture image gallery". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Kannum Kannum". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017.
- ^ "'Puli Vaal' not exactly a remake". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Heroine of Vishal's 'Kaththi Sandai' – Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 28 April 2016. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ Scroll Staff (8 September 2023). "G Marimuthu (1967–2023): Remembering the Tamil actor-director through some of his memorable roles". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "'Jailer' actor Marimuthu passes away". NewsWire. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ என்றும் மக்களின் மனம் கவர்ந்த "ஆதி குணசேகரன்" 💔💔 |A Tribute | Marimuthu | Ethirneechal ["Aadi Gunasekaran" who always captivated people's hearts 💔💔 |A Tribute | Marimuthu | Ethirneechal] (in Tamil). Sun TV. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ethirneechal Marimuthu Passes away". ABP News. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Director-actor G Marimuthu dies of heart attack while dubbing for a TV show". India Today. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Actor, director G Marimuthu passes away". Cinema Express. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "G Marimuthu: Indian film industry mourns popular actor". BBC News. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023: Nominees and Winners List!". Filmibeat. 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- G. Marimuthu at IMDb