Popular Tamil-Telugu story writer Shri. Balamurugan, who wrote several films in Tamil film Industry besides writing a few Telugu movies passed away today. He was 86 years old and was unwell.

His son, Telugu-Tamil film writer Bhupathi Raja informed the news of his father's passing to the media. Balamurugan passed at 8.45 am today morning. As per the report, he was suffering from age-related ailments for the last few years.

Actor Kayal Devaraj mourned his passing, writing, “Writer #Balamurugan (85) passed away at his residence in R A Puram yesterday. He was the writer for famous films like #Anbukkarangal #EngaIoruRaja #RamanEtthanaiRamanady #PattikadaPattanama #VasanthaMaligai etc May his soul rest in peace”

Balamurugan, who was once a star writer in the south has written stories for several star Tamil actors too. He wrote stories to Sivaji Ganesan for about 30 to 40 of his films. After learning that Balamurugan has passed away, Tamil and Telugu film celebrities started mourning his death…!

Writer #Balamurugan (85) passed away at his residence in R A Puram yesterday. He was the writer for famous films like #Anbukkarangal#EngaIoruRaja#RamanEtthanaiRamanady #PattikadaPattanama#VasanthaMaligai etc

May his soul rest in peace ✨🌸 pic.twitter.com/DpL7HAVozZ

— Actor Kayal Devaraj (@kayaldevaraj) January 15, 2023