Tamil writer R Murugan dies in Chennai
The author of Viswaroopam passed away on Tuesday after contributing to Tamil literature for more than 40 years.
Tamil writer R Murugan, aged 74, died in Chennai on Tuesday due to ill health, according to The New Indian Express.
Murugan was a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short stories, essays, and plays. His notable works include the novels Arasur Vamsam, Viswaroopam, Achutham Kesavam, Vaazhndhu Pothire, and the historical novel Milagu.
He also wrote the autobiographical series Duplex Street for Dinamani and provided dialogues for the films Unnai Pol Oruvan and Billa 2. His literary achievements earned him the Katha Award, the Bharathiar University Award, and the 2024 Vishnupuram Award.
DMK president MK Stalin and actor Kamal Haasan expressed their condolences following his death. Haasan recalled his long association with the writer, noting that he and Murugan co-wrote a dialogue for Unnai Pol Oruvan.
Haasan also shared that writer Sujatha Rangarajan had once identified Murugan as a writer capable of continuing his literary legacy.