Tamil filmmaker Thamira dies at 53 due to COVID-19; condolences pour in

Tamil filmmaker Thamira, bid adieu to this world on April 27, after battling COVID-19 for more than two weeks.

In a sad turn of events, Tamil filmmaker Thamira passed away on Tuesday, April 27, due to COVID-19. The 53-year-old film director died after suffering from complications related to COVID-19, in a private hospital in Chennai. Absolutely shocking to hear. Very sad. Life is becoming very short for many.Director #Thamira is a fine gentleman & a good friend. Unable to accept these losses. #RIPThamira sir. You will be badly missed by us. Condolences to his family.Take care friends. Be safe pic.twitter.com/Qx3V8e4tZV Director #Thamira Sir granted ticket to heavenlyOne of good story script creatorWho's has given emotional flims #RettaiSuzhi & #AanDevathaiSend a empathy giving a strength rebuilt this great loss to his bereaved family and good friends. #RIPThamira pic.twitter.com/Oj9p6kxO1g I went back to this song today and realised that every word and essence in this song is reminding me of #Thamira sir's. I'm sad yet I'm sure he is watching over us with Hope. Let's promise to make this world a better place! https://t.co/lMnyLBgegV pic.twitter.com/FWQLlYFspX The filmmaker who made his debut in 2010 with Rettaisuzhi was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, 20 days ago, after testing positive for coronavirus. Even after getting medical assistance for days, he wasn't able to recover. The director is survived by a daughter and three sons.