The Tamil film industry was struck with grief following the sudden demise of director Vikram Sugumaran, who passed away recently due to a heart attack. Known for his powerful directorial debut ‘Madha Yaanai Koottam,’ Vikram brought to screen the harsh realities of caste-based issues in southern Tamil Nadu. Despite the film’s strong message and realistic portrayal, it did not receive commercial success, which unfortunately affected his filmmaking journey. Years later, he returned with ‘Raavanan Koottam’ starring Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, a film that met with mixed responses.Producer Kannan Ravi donates ₹5 lakh to support the grieving familyIn the wake of his unexpected passing, producer Kannan Ravi, who backed ‘Raavanan Koottam,’ extended a kind and timely gesture to Vikram Sugumaran’s grieving family. As a mark of respect and support, he donated ₹5 lakh to assist them during this difficult period. The contribution was handed over to the director’s mother by Kannan Ravi’s son, Deepak Ravi. The occasion was witnessed by several industry figures including actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Amma Creations’ T. Siva, and FEFSI president and filmmaker R.K. Selvamani.Industry veterans witness the touching gesture during the cheque handoverProducer Kannan Ravi expressed his deep sorrow at the loss of Vikram Sugumaran, calling him a filmmaker filled with both passion and promise. “It’s unfortunate that the industry lost such a talented director before he could fully show the extent of his creative abilities. His sudden demise is a loss we feel deeply,” he said, offering prayers for Vikram Sugumaran’s soul to rest in peace.“His family is like our own,” says Kannan Ravi as he pays tributeSpeaking to the press and media, Kannan Ravi also added that Vikram Sugumaran’s family is like his own, and that the ‘Raavanan Koottam’ team shares a bond that goes beyond just cinema. His thoughtful gesture has been widely appreciated, highlighting the solidarity and compassion that still exists in the Tamil film fraternity during times of loss.
