Famous character actor and director G.Marimuthu passed away unexpectedly today due to a heart attack shocking the entire film industry. Several celebrities including Superstar Rajinikanth, Suriya, Karthi, Simbu and others have expressed their condolences.

Marimuthu in one of his interviews shared that Ajith Kumar with whom he worked as an assitant director in 'Vaali' and 'Aasai' was very close to him and helped with his children's eduation. Today Marimuthu's elder brother confirmed the same stating that Ajith took care of the deceased's children's education till their 12th standards. He also revealed that his late brother sufferred a lot during those days in poverty and only now he became financially stable but god took him away too early.

Marimuthu's brother also added that S.J. Suryah, A.R. Murugadoss and Manoj Bhathiraja would all give financial assistance as soon Marimuthu gave them a phone call. That was the love that they all had for him.

மாரிமுத்து ஒரு அருமையான மனிதர். அவருடைய இறப்பு எனக்கு அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது.

அவரை இழந்து வாடும் அவருடைய குடும்பத்தாருக்கு என்னுடைய மனமார்ந்த அஞ்சலி.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) September 8, 2023

Heartfelt condolence to the family & friends of Director-Actor Marimuthu Sir. Extremely shocking. He was a well-wisher, was one of the ADs who helped me in Nerukku Ner & he was the most talkative, always had a fun side that made the world comfortable and friendly..! Will miss you… pic.twitter.com/L32nRHej98

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) September 8, 2023

I’ve met #Marimuthu sir when he was an assistant Director in Nerukku Ner. He was a seasoned actor and a stunning performer who could present every character realistically. He was well read and a passionate cinema afficianado. His sudden passing away is a huge shock. Deepest…

— Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) September 8, 2023

RIP 🙏 marimuththu alias Sethupathi https://t.co/94Esyp1cyu

— S J Suryah (@iam_SJSuryah) September 8, 2023

Saddened!! Rest in peace #Marimuthu sir ! Remembering the times with you… https://t.co/91zrxxep9U

— Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) September 8, 2023

Extremely saddened to hear that #Marimuthu sir is no more. Remembering the times we worked together. Condolences to the family.#RIPMarimuthu

— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) September 8, 2023