Bharathiraja’s son and actor Manoj Bharathiraja passes away at 48

Manoj Bharathiraja made his silver screen debut with his father, ace filmmaker-actor Bharathiraja’s Taj Mahal. He went on to star in movies like Alli Arjuna, Samudhiram, Eeswaran, and Maanaadu. Manoj was last seen in the 2022 film Viruman.

He also helmed the 2023 Tamil movie Margazhi Thingal, starring Bharathiraja, Suseenthiran, Shyam Selvan and Rakshana,

Celebrities took to social media to mourn the demise of Manoj Bharathiraja. Khushbu Sundar wrote on X, “Extremely shocked to hear that Manoj is not among us anymore. His untimely demise pains. He was just 48 yrs. May God give the strength to his father Thiru #Bharathiraaja avl and his family to overcome this unbearable painful loss. You will be missed Manoj. Rest in peace. Om Shanthi.” Venkat Prabhu posted, “Really shocking to hear the news.. can’t believe u r no more my brother #manoj gone toooo soon… deepest condolences to @offBharathiraja uncle family and friends. may ur soul RIP.” Halitha Shameem tweeted, “Extremely shocked to hear about Manoj Bharathiraja’s passing…He wanted to direct films, he had so much more to offer. ‘Eechi Elumichi’ remains my all-time favorite song. His voice, so unique that I always wished to request him to lend, sing for one of my films. Devastated :(”

Manoj Bharathiraja is survived by wife Nandana and two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani.