Tamil Actor Bharathiraja’s Son Manoj Bharathiraja Passes Away At 48 Due To Cardiac Arrest; Kamal Haasan And Other South Celebs Offer Condolences

Veteran actor Bharathiraja’s son Manoj Bharathiraja passed away on Tuesday (March 25). He suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Chetpet, Chennai. The 48-year-old was recovering from a recent bypass surgery. Manoj made his acting debut with the 1999 release of Taj Mahal and was a major player in Tamil cinema. Later, he appeared in a number of films, including Samudhiram, Kadal Pookkal, Alli Arjuna, Eera Nilam, Annakodi, and Baby.

He directed his first movie in 2023, Margazhi Thingal, which included his father Bharathiraja and up-and-coming actors. The film’s performance at the box office was mediocre.

South Celebs Mourn Manoj Bharathiraja’s Demise

A lot of celebs are in shock that Manoj Bharathiraja passed away at such a young age. South superstar 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.”

நடிகரும் எனது ஆத்ம நண்பர் இயக்குநர் பாரதிராஜாவின் புதல்வனுமான மனோஜ் பாரதிராஜா மறைந்த செய்தி அறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும் வருத்தமும் அடைந்தேன்.

தனது அருமை மகனை இழந்து வாடும் பாரதிராஜா அவர்களுக்கும், அவரது குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலைத்…

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) March 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, wrote 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.”

நடிகரும் இயக்குநர் பாரதிராஜா அவர்களின் மகனுமான திரு. மனோஜ் பாரதி அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தி அறிந்து மிகவும் வருத்தமுற்றேன்.

தனது தந்தையின் இயக்கத்தில் தாஜ்மகால் திரைப்படம் மூலம் அறிமுகமாகி, சமுத்திரம், அல்லி அர்ஜுனா, வருஷமெல்லாம் வசந்தம் எனத் தொடர்ந்து பல திரைப்படங்களில் நடித்து… pic.twitter.com/KFnwUPM3tQ

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) March 25, 2025

Popular South actress Simran mourned the late actor’s demise and shared on X, “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.”

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🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) March 25, 2025

Karthi played the lead part in Manoj’s final acting stint in Viruman. The late actor was instrumental in the movie’s success at the box office. His two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivadhani, as well as his wife, Nandana, survive him. Manoj collaborated with Nandana, who is also an actor, on the movie Saadhuriyan.

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