Actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja dies of cardiac arrest at 48: 5 films that helped him carve a niche in the film industry
Tamil actor-filmmaker Manoj Bharathiraja, veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja¡¯s son, passed away on March 25 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 48. Here is a look at some of his most memorable films.
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.
Taj Mahal (1999)
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.
Kadal Pookkal (2001)
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.
Annakodi (2013)
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,
Viruman (2022)
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 (2023)
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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