Popular character actor Maran, who has worked in Tamil films such as Ghillie (2004) and Kuruvi (2008), died due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 48. He was undergoing treatment at Chengalpattu Government Hospital where he succumbed to the virus.
Maran’s sudden demise has shocked members of the Tamil film fraternity.
He’s also popular for his work in films such as Dishoom, Thalai Nagaram (2006) and Boss Engira Baskaran (2010), among others. His last on-screen performance will be in Pa Ranjith’s upcoming Tamil period drama Sarpatta Parambarai.
Neelam Productions, the production company of Ranjith, took to Twitter to pay its respects.
"A gem of a person who gave his 100% in everything he did! Heartfelt condolences to #Maran anna's family and friends (sic)," read the tweet.
A gem of a person who gave his 100% in everything he did! Heartfelt condolences to #maran Anna's family and friends. @beemji @arya_offl @K9Studioz #RIP pic.twitter.com/aAOLPT56SH
— Neelam Productions (@officialneelam) May 12, 2021
In Sarpatta Parambarai, Maran is said to have played a crucial role. The film is a boxing-based drama set in North Madras in the 1980s.