At the age of 48, Tamil actor Manoj Bharathiraja died at home in Chennai after a heart attack. His manager told News18 that Manoj had just had bypass surgery and was recovering, but that he tragically passed away from a heart attack, leaving everyone stunned. Manoj, the son of the renowned director Bharathiraja, followed in his father’s footsteps by starring in his first movie, Taj Mahal. Manoj has shown his flexibility as an actor by playing leading parts in well-known movies like Varshamellam Vasantham, Samidhiram, and Allu Arjuna during his career.

Actress Khushbu Sundar and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin are among the numerous fans and other performers who have expressed their condolences for his sudden death, which has rocked the Tamil cinema industry.

Apart from his acting career, Manoj Bharathiraja has dabbled in filmmaking, most notably serving as an assistant to famed Tamil filmmaker Shankar on the hit movie Enthiran. Manoj has switched to supporting parts in a number of movies in recent years, such as Champion, Eeswaran, Maanaadu, and Viruman.

He most recently made his digital debut in the OTT web series Snakes and Ladders. The Tamil cinema industry has been rocked by Manoj’s abrupt and unexpected death, and his friends, admirers, and coworkers are in sorrow.

Manoj Bharathiraja’s devoted family, which includes his wife Nandanna and their two daughters Arthika and Mathivadani, is left to grieve the sudden death of their father and husband.