Veteran actor Bharathiraja’s son Manoj Bharathiraja who was also an actor passed away on Tuesday. The 48-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Chetpet, Chennai. He was recovering from recent bypass surgery. Manoj prominently worked in Tamil films and made his debut as an actor with the 1999 release Taj Mahal. He was later seen in movies Samudhiram, Kadal Pookkal, Alli Arjuna, Eera Nilam, Annakodi, Baby, and others.
In 2023, he made his directorial debut with the film Margazhi Thingal which starred his father Bharathiraja along with newcomers. The movie had done an average business at the box office.
Celebs Mourn Manoj Bharathiraja’s Demise
A lot of celebs are in shock that Manoj Bharathiraja passed away at such a young age. Kamal Haasan posted on X, “I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of the passing of Manoj Bharathiraja, the son of actor and my soulmate director Bharathiraja. I express my deepest condolences to Bharathiraja, his family, and friends, who are grieving the loss of their beloved son.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, shared on X, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Manoj Bharathi, the son of actor and director Bharathiraja. Having debuted through the film Taj Mahal under his father’s direction, Mr. Manoj went on to act in several films such as Samuthiram, Alli Arjuna, and Varushamellam Vasantham, establishing a distinct identity for himself. Manoj also ventured into fields including direction. His unexpected passing at a young age is profoundly shocking. I extend my deepest condolences and solace to Director Imayam Bharathiraja, who is grieving the loss of his beloved son, as well as to his family and friends in the film industry.”
Popular South actress, Simran also took to X to mourn the late actor’s demise. She posted, “Extremely shocked to hear the news of the untimely demise of Manoj Bharathiraja. Heartfelt condolences to Bharathiraja sir and the grieving family. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”
Manoj’s last film as an actor was Viruman which starred Karthi in the lead role. The film was a super hit at the box office and the late actor played a pivotal role in it.
He is survived by his wife, Nandana and their two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivadhani. Nandana is also an actress and Manoj had worked with her in the film, Saadhuriyan.
We at The Free Press Journal pray that his soul rests in peace.
