Tamil Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran Dies At 47 After Suffering Cardiac Arrest In Chennai Bus

Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran passed away on June 2, Monday, in Chennai, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest, at the age of 47. He was reportedly on his way from Madurai to Chennai after narrating a script to a producer.

As per reports, Vikram boarded a bus from Madurai to Chennai, but during the journey, he experienced severe chest pain. He was rushed to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, the doctors could not save him.

He is survived by his wife and children, who live in Chennai.

#RaavanaKottam is a film where I completely gave myself up to a creator like @VikramSugumara3 to change me to the best possible way…
Character name #Senguttavan
A “Deep South” lifestyle I’ve never explored before
Very Challenging, Great Experience #Ramanathapuram… pic.twitter.com/weucyBg3W5

— Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) April 12, 2023

Tamil film industry mourns Vikram's demise

Vikram's sudden demise has left the entire Tamil film industry and fans shocked and bereaved.

Soon after news of Vikram's death surfaced, Tamil actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj took to his X handle to mourn his demise. "#Rip dearest brother @VikramSugumara3. I’ve learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment...Gone too soon... You will be missed (sic)," he wrote, along with photos of the two from film sets.

#Rip dearest brother @VikramSugumara3
I’ve learnt so much from you & will always cherish every moment
Gone too soon
You will be missed #RIPVikramSugumaran pic.twitter.com/U78l3olCWI

— Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) June 1, 2025

Music composer Justin Prabhakaran wrote, "A filmmaker who dreamed beyond frames, but left us too soon. Gone with countless stories untold. May your soul rest in peace Vikram Sugumaran sir (sic)."

A filmmaker who dreamed beyond frames, but left us too soon. Gone with countless stories untold. May your soul rest in peace Vikram Sugumaran sir #RIPVikramSugumaran pic.twitter.com/XujaPC0LbG

— Justin Prabhakaran (@justin_tunes) June 2, 2025

About Vikram Sugumaran

Vikram started off as an assistant to legendary director Balu Mahendra between 1999 and 2000. However, it was his directorial debut Madha Yaanai Kootam which propelled him to fame and critical success. He was lauded for the raw and gritty rural drama and the social commentary that it portrayed.

#InternationalRecognitionforRaavanaKottam#RaavanaKottam director @VikramSugumara3 won
'Best Director' award at 'Eastern Europe Film Festival' in Romania.
The council & jury congratulates Producer #KannanRavi, director #VikramSugumaran , actor @imKBRshanthnu & all actors and… pic.twitter.com/IoSTQMEU3c

— TalksOfCinema (@TalksOfCinema) June 2, 2023

Vikram's last directorial venture was Shanthnu's Raavana Kottam. The director was reportedly working on a new project titled Therum Porum, but his demise has now left the project in lurch.

Vikram's family is yet to share an official statement on his death.