global news | January 18, 2026

Sita Ramam Art Director Sunil Babu Dies From Cardiac Arrest

Popular art director Sunil Babu passed away at the age of 50.

He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday (January 6).According to reports, he was admitted to the hospital three days back due to swelling in his leg.

Babu worked in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. He had done the art direction of Dulquer Salmaan-starrer Sita Ramam.

Babu’s career at glance

Babu entered the film industry as an assistant art director to Sabu Cyril. He went on to work in many films including GhajiniThuppakkiMaharshiOopiriBheeshma ParvamPremam, and Chota Mumbai.The late art director was reportedly in the news for superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film, Varisu. The news of his sudden demise has sent shock waves across showbiz.

His work in Bollywood and Hollywood

Apart from working in South Indian cinema, Babu also worked on various popular Bollywood films. He has done the art direction for films such as Singh is KinngMS Dhoni: The Untold StoryPaaLakshya, and Special 26, among many others.Other than Bollywood, Babu had also reportedly worked in Hollywood and had done the art direction for the film Rose.

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