# Subramaniapuram actor Marimuthu now drives autorickshaw 2026-08-08T19:03:59+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Marimuthu, who played a role in the 2008 Tamil cult classic Subramaniapuram, now repairs and drives an autorickshaw to earn a living, Business Today reports. The actor lost both parents as a child and studied only till Class 3 before taking up odd jobs. His big break came when a film crew spotted him and called for an audition. Despite the film's acclaim, regular acting offers never came. Financial pressure forced him back to repair work and eventually into an autorickshaw. Videos of him driving have drawn praise online. Marimuthu, married to Karthika, still hopes for another film role and would like to be part of a possible sequel. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: actor struggle, autorickshaw, cult classic, Marimuthu, Subramaniapuram, Tamil cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/subramaniapuram-actor-marimuthu-now-drives-autorickshaw/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/subramaniapuram-actor-marimuthu-now-drives-autorickshaw/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.