Tamil Actor-Director Manoj Bharathiraja Passes Away At 48

In information that has despatched shock waves throughout the Tamil movie business, actor and director Manoj Bharathi, the son of veteran Tamil movie director Bharathirajaa, handed away right here on Tuesday night after struggling a coronary heart assault.

He was 48.

Sources within the business mentioned that Manoj Bharathi had undergone a coronary heart operation some months in the past and that he was recuperating.

Manoj Bharathi is survived by his spouse Nandana and his two daughters Arshitha and Mathivadhani.

Manoj made his appearing debut within the yr 1999 by means of the romantic drama ‘Taj Mahal’, which was directed by his dad Bharathirajaa. The movie featured Riya Sen as the feminine lead and was written by ace director Mani Ratnam. It had music by A R Rahman and cinematography by B Kannan and Madhu Ambat.

Manoj Bharathi went on to behave in quite a few movies after ‘Taj Mahal’. A few of his different movies for which he might be most remembered embody ‘Kadal Pookal’, ‘Alli Arjuna’, ‘Viruman’ and ‘Maanaadu’.

In 2023, Manoj Bharathi turned director with Margazhi Thingal after having been an actor for nearly 20 years within the Tamil movie business.

The movie featured his dad Bharathirajaa in one of many lead roles together with newcomers Shyaam Selvan and Rakshana. Music for the movie was by Ilaiyaraaja.

A number of political leaders, actors and movie business professionals have expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of the actor and director.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Okay Stalin, in his condolence message mentioned, “I used to be deeply pained to study of the demise of actor and director Manoj Bharathi, who can also be the son of director Bharathirajaa. Manoj Bharathi, who acquired launched by means of his dad’s movie Taj Mahal, went on to create an id for himself by constantly appearing in quite a few movies similar to ‘Samuthiram’, ‘Alli Arjuna’ and ‘Varushamellam Vasantham’. He additionally tried quite a few issues together with course. His surprising demise at such a younger age is surprising. I specific my deepest condolences and comfort to director Bharathirajaa, Manoj’s household and pals within the movie business.”