Now Reading: Subramaniapuram actor Marimuthu now drives autorickshaw
-
01
Subramaniapuram actor Marimuthu now drives autorickshaw
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Social media has turned Marimuthu into a heartwarming story of resilience. But the real narrative is less warm: one film, even a cult classic, rarely guarantees a steady career in Tamil cinema. Thousands of supporting actors face the same uncertainty. The question is not whether Marimuthu will get a call for Subramaniapuram 2, but how many more like him are still waiting.
Source: businesstoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
