Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Dies of Heart Attack on Bus Journey

Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran has passed away at the age of 47 after suffering a cardiac arrest while traveling by bus from Madurai to Chennai. His sudden demise on June 2 has left the Tamil film industry in shock, with many colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a talented storyteller.

Originally from Paramakudi in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, Vikram moved to Chennai driven by a passion for cinema. He began his journey under the mentorship of legendary director Balu Mahendra, contributing to short films and assisting in projects like Julie Ganapathy during the early 2000s. He is also best known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut 'Madha Yaanai Kootam'.

He was reportedly on his way back from Madurai after narrating a new script to a producer when he experienced severe chest pain. Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors were unable to resuscitate him.