# G. Marimuthu

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. He was known for his humour and improvisation. He worked in Tamil film industry for a career spanning nearly three decades.

## Career

In 1988 or 1990, 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. 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.
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).
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.
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). 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).
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". 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". Marimuthu then directed Pulivaal (2014), developing the film's story from the Malayalam film Chaappa Kurishu (2011).
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). He also rose to prominence for his acting in Mari Selvaraj's directorial Pariyerum Perumal (2018) which became a cult classic. 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. His last notable film was Kamal Hassan's Indian 2 where he played Siddharth's uncle.
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.

## Death

Marimuthu died on 8 September 2023 due to cardiac arrest and pulmonary edema. The actor was dubbing for Ethirneechal when the heart attack occurred.

## Filmography
### Director

List of G. Marimuthu film directing credits :
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | |
| 2014 | Pulivaal | |

### Actor

List of G. Marimuthu film acting credits :
| 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 | |
| 2011 | Vandhaan Vendraan | Arjun and Ramana's teacher | |
| 2012 | Aarohanam | Vallimuthu | Nom.—Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2014 | His Wife | Dealer | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Traffic Inspector | |
| 2014 | Jeeva | Jeeva's father | |
| 2015 | Komban | Pattasu | |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Jeeva's father | |
| 2015 | Kirumi | Mathiarasu | |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Chinnavar | |
| 2016 | Pugazh | Dass | |
| 2016 | Mapla Singam | Elamaran | |
| 2016 | Marudhu | Bhagyam's father | |
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Police inspector | |
| 2016 | Kuttrame Thandanai | Police officer | |
| 2016 | Pagiri | Politician | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Politician | |
| 2016 | Veera Sivaji | Anjali's father | |
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Dr. Pandurangan | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Police Inspector | |
| 2017 | Yaman | Manimaran | |
| 2017 | Yaakkai | Kavitha's father | |
| 2017 | Nagarvalam | Janani's father | |
| 2017 | Rubaai | Police officer | |
| 2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | Arvind's father | |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum | Rani's father | |
| 2017 | Ippadai Vellum | Crime scene investigator | |
| 2018 | Madura Veeran | Pattaiyar | |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Malligai Manala Sendayar | |
| 2018 | Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali | Manager | |
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Sri Ram | |
| 2018 | Thuppakki Munai | Police Inspector | |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | Village head | |
| 2018 | Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Ramalingam | |
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Police Officer | |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Thalaivar | |
| 2019 | Sathru | S. Sankara Lingam | |
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | Raajangham | |
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Mayilvaganam | |
| 2019 | Puppy | Prabhu's father | |
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Basha Bhai | |
| 2020 | Shylock | Chithappa | Malayalam film |
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Thangadurai | |
| 2020 | God Father | Police inspector | |
| 2020 | Alti | | |
| 2020 | Thatrom Thookrom | Dhandapani | |
| 2021 | Bhoomi | Gnanasambandam | |
| 2021 | Pulikkuthi Pandi | Dhananchezhiyan | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Kasi | |
| 2021 | Sangathalaivan | Govindarajan | |
| 2021 | Sulthan | Villager | |
| 2021 | Sarbath | Arivu and Anbu's father | |
| 2021 | Laabam | Paraman | |
| 2021 | Rudra Thandavam | | |
| 2021 | Doctor | Police officer | |
| 2021 | IPC 376 | Arumugam | |
| 2021 | Enemy | Eashwara Moorthy | |
| 2021 | MGR Magan | Police Officer | |
| 2021 | Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum | | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Mandy's father | Hindi film |
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Sengalvarayar | |
| 2022 | Theal | Raja's father | |
| 2022 | Anbarivu | Kayal's father | |
| 2022 | Carbon | Subburayan | |
| 2022 | Marutha | | |
| 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Porus and Dwarka's father | |
| 2022 | Visithiran | | |
| 2022 | Ayngaran | Minister | |
| 2022 | Vikram | Nagaraj | |
| 2022 | Maayon | Selvadurai | |
| 2022 | Yenni Thuniga | Kathir's father | |
| 2022 | Radha Krishna | | |
| 2022 | Aruvaa Sanda | | |
| 2023 | Kodai | Thangamani | |
| 2023 | Kannai Nambathey | Azhagar | |
| 2023 | Theera Kaadhal | Aaranya's father | |
| 2023 | Jailer | Panneer | |
| 2023 | Red Sandalwood | | |
| 2023 | Ulagammai | Marimuthu Nadar | Posthumous film |
| 2023 | Atharva | K. Gnanavel | Telugu film; posthumous film |
| 2024 | Thookudurai | Mahendra Varman | Posthumous films |
| 2024 | Uyir Thamizhukku | | Posthumous films |
| 2024 | Indian 2 | Chitra's uncle | Posthumous films |
| 2024 | Veerayi Makkal | Balu | Posthumous films |
| 2024 | Aaryamala | | Posthumous films |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | | Posthumous films |

### Television

List of G. Marimuthu television credits :
| 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 |
| 2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | Himself | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Tamil Rockerz | Madhi's assistant | SonyLIV | |
| 2023 | Pongal Vilayattu | Contestant | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Nattamai Theerpu Mathu | Aadhi Gunasekaran | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Idhu Enga Pette | Aadhi Gunasekaran | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Vaa Tamizha Vaa | Guest | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2023 | Tamizha Tamizha | Guest | Zee Tamil | |
| 2023 | Super Samayal | Participant | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Start Music Season 4 | Contestant | Star Vijay | |