In an unfortunate development, Tamil filmmaker and actor Manoj? Bharathiraja is no more. He passed away on Tuesday, March 25, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Chennai. He was 48. Manoj, veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja¡¯s son, is survived by his wife Nandana and two daughters. Here is a look at his contribution to the film industry.
Manoj made his debut as an actor with Bharathiraja¡¯s 1999 romantic drama Taj Mahal, which centred on? the challenges faced by two lovers from different communities. The film emerged as a moderate commercial success and received positive reviews with critics praising the performances.?
Manoj essayed a key role in this Murali-led romantic drama and held his own against the veteran actor, The film centred on two friends who find themselves in an unexpected situation when luck plays a cruel trick on them. Directed by Bharathiraja, the film received tremendous critical acclaim but failed to work its magic at the box office.?
Manoj took a break from films around 2006 after starring in a string of commercially unsuccessful low-budget films. He eventually returned to the big screen in 2013 with Annakodi, which featured him in a key role. The romantic drama, which focussed on the challenges faced by two lovers, was directed by Bharathiraja,?
The actor essayed the role of Karthi¡¯s reel brother in M Muthaiah¡¯s 2022 rural drama Viruman and garnered attention with his performance. The film emerged as a success with critics lauding the performances and the execution. It centred on the protagonist¡¯s quest for justice for his mother.?
Margazhi Thingal marked Manoj¡¯s first and only film as a director. It centred on a love story and had strong socio-political undertones/ The film starred Bharathiraja in the lead.?
Manoj¡¯s sudden and untimely death is a major loss for the Tamil film industry.
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