Tamil actor Maran, who was admitted in the Chengalpet Government Hospital, Chennai, after testing positive for COVID-19, has reportedly died this morning. Reports state that his mortal remains will be cremated by Greater Chennai Corporation.
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Best known for playing a supporting role in Vijay’s Ghilli , Maran has appeared in a number of films including Thalainagaram , Dishoom and Vettaikaran to mention a few.
Fans may also recall Maran’s role as a henchman in the comedic scenes of Thalainagaram , in which he shared screen with Vadivelu, who played Naai Sekar.
