Kamal Haasan in shock over Manoj Bharathiraja’s demise; Thalapathy Vijay offers last respects

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Trigger warning: This article contains a mention of an individual’s death.

Manoj Bharathiraja, a well-known Tamil actor, sadly passed away in Chennai on March 25 following a cardiac arrest. He was just 48 years old and the son of the acclaimed filmmaker Bharathiraja. Upon hearing the sad news, many celebrities, including Kamal Haasan, Thalapathy Vijay, and Suriya, expressed their grief and offered condolences for his passing.

Kamal Haasan shared a poignant message on his social media platform, expressing his shock and sorrow upon learning about the death of Manoj. In his post, he said, “I was profoundly saddened to learn that Manoj Bharathiraja, the son of actor and my cherished collaborator director Bharathiraja, has passed away. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to Bharathiraja, his family, and friends who are mourning the loss of their dear son.

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Besides them, Venkat Prabhu and Khushbu Sundar too expressed their sympathies on their social media platforms towards the bereaved family of Manoj Bharathiraja at this sorrowful moment.

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On social media platforms, many celebrities shared their sorrow. Notably, stars such as Thalapathy Vijay and Suriya chose a more personal approach by paying their last respects to Manoj in person at Bharathiraja’s home.

First off, Suriya was the one to show up early at the house to give strength to Bharathiraja, who had lost his son. Pictures that circulated on the internet showed the Actor from the Past providing support to the filmmaker as he wept uncontrollably by the coffin. Throughout this time, Bharathiraja cried nonstop while Suriya tightly gripped his hand, attempting to bring him comfort.

Afterward, Thalapathy Vijay appeared, following in Suriya’s footsteps, to express his sympathies. He bid farewell to Manoj and provided comfort to Bharathiraja, who was still stunned, sitting next to the casket.

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Initially, Manoj Bharathiraja began his career as a film assistant director, eventually transitioning into acting. His passion for performing arts led him to study at the University of South Florida. In 1999, he launched his acting career with Taj Mahal, and in 2022, his latest film, Viruman, hit the screens. Currently, Manoj is survived by his spouse, Nandana, and their two children.

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2025-03-26 08:37