Tamil film industry mourns the loss of actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja, 48, who died in Chennai.

Tamil actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja, 48, son of renowned filmmaker Bharathiraja, passed away in Chennai due to a heart attack after undergoing bypass surgery. Known for films like "Alli Arjuna," "Samudhiram," and "Eeswaran," Manoj also directed "Margazhi Thingal" in 2023. His death has shocked the Tamil film industry, with many expressing grief. Manoj is survived by his wife, Nandana, and their two daughters.