Master of supernatural themes, Tamil writer Indira Soundararajan dies

Popular Tamil novelist and screenwriter Indira Soundararajan, known for his work on the hit supernatural thriller television series Marmadesam, passed away on Sunday at his home in Madurai, according to sources close to his family, PTI reported. He was 65.

Soundararajan’s works often explored supernatural and mystical themes, showcased in well-loved series and novels such as Marmadesam, Iraiyuthir Kaadu, and Thangakkadu. He also received a Tamil Nadu state award for his novel En Peyar Ranganayaki.

As per PTI, publisher G Asokan, who released Soundararajan's popular Rudra Veenai, shared that the author reportedly fell in his bathroom on Sunday. He was later declared dead at a hospital in Madurai. Rudra Veenai remains among Soundararajan's bestselling works.


In addition to his novels and short stories, Soundararajan contributed to Tamil cinema as a screenwriter, and was known for his engaging talks on spirituality. His film credits include Sringaram (2007), an art film, and Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010), a horror mystery.

The author, known for his affection toward his family, prefixed his mother’s name, Indira, to his own as a tribute.

Inputs from PTI