Overview
- Manoj Bharathiraja, known for his acting debut in the 1999 film Taj Mahal and recent directorial work on Margazhi Thingal, passed away at 48 due to a heart attack in Chennai.
- He had recently undergone bypass surgery and was recovering at his home in Chetpet when the fatal cardiac arrest occurred on March 25, 2025.
- Manoj is survived by his wife, Nandana, and two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani, as well as his father, acclaimed filmmaker Bharathiraja.
- Tributes have poured in from industry figures and leaders, including Kamal Haasan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, highlighting Manoj's contributions to Tamil cinema.
- Funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized as the Tamil film industry and fans continue to mourn his sudden passing.