Tamil film producer Dilli Babu passes away at 50, leaving industry in shock : Bollywood News

Tamil film producer Dilli Babu passed away in the early hours of September 9 in Chennai at the age of 50. Family sources report that he died around 12:30 am, and his funeral is scheduled for later today. His sudden death has come as a shock to the Tamil film industry. It is reported that he had been admitted to a private hospital due to illness, though more details are yet to be revealed.

Tamil film producer Dilli Babu passes away at 50, leaving industry in shock

His body will be brought to his home in Perungalathur, Chennai, at around 10:30 am for homage, with the funeral set for 4:30 pm today, September 9.

Producer SR Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures expressed his shock over the demise of Dilli Babu. His post read, “Deeply saddened by the loss of producer #Dillibabu of @AxessFilm Factory . So many young and new talents were supported by him. A big loss to film industry. My condolences to the friends and family! Rest in Peace!!.”

Producer G Dhananjeyan expressed his condolences as well.

Director ARK Saravan of Maragadha Nanayam fame left a heartfelt message for Dilli Babu. His X post in Tamil is loosely translated as, “Dilli Babu sir (heartbreak emoji). He gave me life through the film Maragadha Nanayam. Tamil cinema has lost a good human being, good producer and a good achiever like him. My heart refuses to believe it. #RIP Dillibabu Sir..”

Dilli Babu, through his production company Axess Film Factory, financed successful films such as Ratsasan and Maragadha Naanayam, among others.

He debuted as a producer in 2015 with Urumeen and went on to produce films like Maragadha Naanayam, Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, Ratsasan, Oh My Kadavule, Bachelor, Miral, and Kalvan. Several other Tamil projects were also in development under his banner.