Bharathiraja Manoj Death: Tamil actor-director passes away at 48 due to cardiac arrest, survived by wife, son, family

Tamil actor-director Bharathiraja Manoj, son of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, passed away on Tuesday (March 25) at his residence in Chetpet, Chennai, due to a cardiac arrest. He was 48 years old.

Reports suggest that Manoj had undergone bypass surgery a few days ago. Despite medical attention, he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at 4 PM on Tuesday at his home.

Bharathiraja Manoj's Personal Life

Born on September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, Manoj was the son of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja and Chandraleela. He pursued theatre arts at the University of South Florida before entering the film industry.

Manoj's personal life was marked by his marriage to actress Nandana in 2006. The couple, who met while co-starring in "Saadhuriyan" (2005), had two daughters.

Manoj Bharathiraja Movies

1. Bombay (1995) – Manoj began his cinematic journey as an assistant director, working under Mani Ratnam on this critically acclaimed film.
2. Taj Mahal (1999) – His acting debut, directed by his father, Bharathiraja. While the film didn’t perform well commercially, A.R. Rahman’s soundtrack was widely praised.
3. Samudhiram (2001) – One of Manoj’s notable performances, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
4. Kadal Pookkal (2001) – Another film where he gained recognition for his acting skills.
5. Alli Arjuna (2002) – One of the films he starred in during the early 2000s.
6. Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) – Despite his dedication, this film did not achieve significant commercial success.
7. Pallavan (2003) – A youthful action drama where he played a college student, exploring themes of friendship and rivalry.
8. Saadhuriyan (2005) – While acting in this film, he met his future wife, actress Nandana, who played the female lead.
9. Enthiran (2010) – Worked as an assistant director to S. Shankar on this Rajinikanth-starrer.
10. Annakodi (2013) – Marked his return to acting under the direction of his father, Bharathiraja.
11. Maanaadu (2021) – Featured in this popular Tamil sci-fi thriller.
12. Viruman (2022) – Another film in which he appeared in a supporting role.
13. Margazhi Thingal (2023) – Manoj made his directorial debut with this film, marking a new chapter in his career.

His untimely demise has left the Tamil film industry and his admirers in mourning, remembering him for his artistic endeavors and dedication to the world of cinema.