Chandigarh 26 March 2025 : Actor Manoj Bharathiraja, known for starring in films like Taj Mahal, Samudhiram and Alli Arjuna, died of a heart attack in Chennai. He was 48.
Manoj Bharathiraja no more
The actor’s manager confirmed the news of his death Manoj, who had recently undergone bypass surgery, was recuperating at his home in Chetpet when he suffered a heart attack on Tuesday evening.
He manager said, “Manoj recently had a bypass surgery and was recuperating. However, he succumbed to a heart attack at his residence much to the shock of everyone. Bharathiraja Sir is on the way to his residence from Neelankarai. The funeral and other processions are yet to be decided”.
Manoj is survived by his wife, Ashwathi alias Nandana, and two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani. He was last seen in last seen in Snakes and Ladders Tamil web series, which was released in 2024.
Tributes pour in
As the news of his death emerged, several celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss. Khushbu Sundar took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remember him. She wrote, “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.”
Summary: Actor Manoj Bharathiraja, known for his role in Taj Mahal, dies of a heart attack at 48, leaving the film industry in shock.