Manoj Bharathiraja, son of filmmaker Bharathiraja, passes away at 48

Manoj Bharathiraja.
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Manoj Bharathiraja, Tamil actor and son of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, handed away on the age of 48 in Chennai on Tuesday (March 25). The actor, who had just lately undergone bypass surgical procedure, was recuperating at his house in Chetpet when he suffered a cardiac arrest on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) night.

Born to Bharathiraja and Chandraleela in 1976, Manoj made his performing debut in his father’s 1999 movie Taj Mahal. Although the movie tanked on the field workplace, AR Rahman’s evergreen music and Bharathiraja’s picturisation of the songs have been sufficient for Manoj to make a memorable impression among the many Tamil audiences.

In a profession marked by many ups and downs, Manoj starred in movies similar to Samudhiram, Kadal Pookkal, Varushamellam Vasantham, and Eera Nilam.

After a number of stints as a lead actor, Manoj transitioned right into a supporting actor and starred in movies similar to Vaaimai, Eeswaran, Maanaadu, and Viruman.

In 2023, Manoj made his directorial debut with the romantic drama Margazhi Thingal, starring his father Bharathiraja, together with Suseenthiran and newcomers Shyam Selvan and Rakshana.

Manoj was final seen within the Prime Video sequence Snakes & Ladders. He’s survived by his spouse, actor Nandana, and their two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivadhani.

Chief Minister condoles dying

Actors, celebrities, technicians and politicians condoled the passing away of famend filmmaker Bharathiraja’s son, Manoj Bharathiraja’s on Tuesday right here in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Okay. Stalin stated that he was shocked to listen to of the dying of Manoj at such a younger age.

“Having been launched in his father’s directorial movie, Taj Mahal, he carved an identification for himself by performing in movies similar to Samuthiram, Alli Arjuna, Varushamellam Vasantham. He additionally tried his hand at directing movies. I categorical my condolences to director Bharathiraja and his members of the family and his mates from the movie trade,” he stated.

Tamil Manila Congress president G.Okay. Vasan and Tamil Nadu BJP president, Okay. Annamalai, additionally provided their condolences.

Actor Khushbu Sundar stated, “Extraordinarily shocked to listen to that Manoj will not be amongst us any extra. His premature demise pains. He was simply 48 years. Might God give the energy to his father Thiru Bharathiraja avl and his household to beat this insufferable painful loss. You can be missed Manoj. Relaxation in peace. Om.”

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who was additionally Mr. Bharathiraja’s shut collaborator, stated, “We can not cease it [death]. I pray to God that his soul rests in peace.”

Actor Soori stated that he had identified Mr. Manoj as somebody who by no means threw his weight round regardless of his background.

“I had labored within the artwork division when he made his debut with Taj Mahal. He was a fantastic human being. I knew that Manoj had some well being points, however by no means anticipated him to move away. No father ought to need to see his son’s dying. I want God provides him energy,” he stated.

Veteran actor Thyagarajan stated that it was a giant shock to him. “I had identified Manoj from his younger days. I helped get him l admission in Don Bosco. I’ve seen him from such a younger age. This has affected me loads. He had nice respect for his dad. I’m unable to course of his dying.”