Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran passes away at 48 due to cardiac arrest while travelling by bus
Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran passed away suddenly today on June 2 due to a cardiac arrest while traveling from Madurai to Chennai by bus. His colleagues and friends expressed their grief and paid tribute on social media.
Humble beginnings and film aspirations
Vikram hailed from Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a passion for acting and filmmaking, he moved to Chennai to pursue his dreams in the film industry. His early career was shaped under the mentorship of the legendary filmmaker Balu Mahendra, where Vikram worked as an assistant and contributed to several short films around 1999-2000. He was also involved in projects like 'Julie Ganapathy' during this formative period.
Acting debut and film appearances
As an actor, Vikram made his debut in the critically acclaimed 'Polladhavan', directed by Vetrimaaran, and later appeared in Sasikumar’s 'Kodiveeran'. However, his true calling was behind the camera, where he made a mark with his directorial debut ' Madha Yaanaik Koottam ' in 2013. The film, set in a rural backdrop, was praised for its raw and realistic portrayal of village life, earning Vikram recognition for his storytelling skills.
After a hiatus, Vikram returned to directing with ' Ravana Kottam ' in 2023, featuring a strong cast including Shanthanu, Anandhi, Prabhu, and Ilavarasu. His last project, 'Therum Borum', was said to be related to climbing and mountaineering.
The film community mourned Vikram's sudden passing. Actor Shanthnu shared heartfelt memories and photos with Vikram on social media, expressing his sorrow and admiration. 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". Justin Prabhakaran wrote, "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"
Actor Kayal Devaraj also expressed shock and sadness over the news.
Humble beginnings and film aspirations
Vikram hailed from Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a passion for acting and filmmaking, he moved to Chennai to pursue his dreams in the film industry. His early career was shaped under the mentorship of the legendary filmmaker Balu Mahendra, where Vikram worked as an assistant and contributed to several short films around 1999-2000. He was also involved in projects like 'Julie Ganapathy' during this formative period.
Acting debut and film appearances
As an actor, Vikram made his debut in the critically acclaimed 'Polladhavan', directed by Vetrimaaran, and later appeared in Sasikumar’s 'Kodiveeran'. However, his true calling was behind the camera, where he made a mark with his directorial debut ' Madha Yaanaik Koottam ' in 2013. The film, set in a rural backdrop, was praised for its raw and realistic portrayal of village life, earning Vikram recognition for his storytelling skills.
After a hiatus, Vikram returned to directing with ' Ravana Kottam ' in 2023, featuring a strong cast including Shanthanu, Anandhi, Prabhu, and Ilavarasu. His last project, 'Therum Borum', was said to be related to climbing and mountaineering.
The film community mourned Vikram's sudden passing. Actor Shanthnu shared heartfelt memories and photos with Vikram on social media, expressing his sorrow and admiration. 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". Justin Prabhakaran wrote, "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"
Actor Kayal Devaraj also expressed shock and sadness over the news.
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