Manoj Bharathiraja, son of veteran director Bharathiraja, passes away at 48 due to a heart attack

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48-year-old Manoj, the son of renowned film director Bharathiraja, died following a heart attack in Chennai on March 25, 2025. Tragically, he could not recover from this incident.

Multiple media sources and industry experts like Ramesh Bala have confirmed his unexpected passing at a young age. This tragic event has sent ripples of shock throughout the industry.

Following his passing away, director Venkat Prabhu expressed his feelings on social media with the post: “It’s hard to accept this news… I can hardly believe you’re gone. My deepest sympathies go out to Bharathiraja Uncle and his family, may your soul rest in peace.” #Manoj departed too soon…

See the official post here:

Manoj Bharathiraja, whose father is a renowned film director, made his Tamil film debut in 1999 under the direction of none other than his dad in the movie titled “Taj Mahal.

Moving forward in his film career, this actor has taken on numerous roles in a variety of films such as Kadal Pookkal, Alli Arjuna, Saadhuriyan, among others. Lately, he’s been appearing in productions like Maanaadu and Viruman, typically portraying supporting characters.

2024 saw Manoj featured in the web series titled Snakes and Ladders, which is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The show was developed by Kamala Alchemis and Dhivakar Kamal, with Alchemis, Ashok Veerapan, and Bharath Muralidharan sharing the directorial duties.

Besides Manoj, the show featured performers such as Naveen Chandra, Nandaa, Muthukumar, Srinda, and several others in significant roles. The web series centered around a band of school-aged kids caught up in an exhilarating storyline, involving themselves with a band of mindless hoodlums and the authorities.

Initially known for his acting, Manoj subsequently transitioned into film directing, marking his directorial debut with the 2023 release “Margazhi Thingal”, a romantic drama.

Manoj Bharathiraja has been married to his ex-acting partner, Nandana, since 2006. He leaves behind his wife and two kids.

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2025-03-25 19:07