Actor Manoj Bharathiraja, son of veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja tragically passed away on March 25, 2025 evening, sending shockwaves across the Tamil filmdom. Manoj famous for movies like his debut Taj Mahal (1999), Samudhiram (2001), Alli Arjuna (2002), and the very recent Maanaadu (2021), his final film Viruman (2022) was 48 at the time of his passing.
Manoj Bharathiraja had recently undergone bypass surgery, and was recuperating at his home in Chetpet when he suffered a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. The actor is survived by his wife and former actress Nandana, and two daughters - Arthika, Mathivadani.
The Tamil film industry including top stars like Vijay, Suriya, Karthi, filmmakers Mani Ratnam, KS Ravikumar, and former actor turned Tamil Nadu's deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, gathered at Chennai to pay their last respects to Manoj. Messages of condolences have also been pouring in from the Tamil film fraternity on X.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja expressed his condolences on the demise of Manoj, son of director Bharathiraja, says, "I'm speechless upon hearing the news of my friend Bharathiraja's son, Manoj Kumar's, passing. I wish Bharathiraja didn't have to face… pic.twitter.com/fHWNI1txpq
— IANS (@ians_india) March 25, 2025
நடிகரும் எனது ஆத்ம நண்பர் இயக்குநர் பாரதிராஜாவின் புதல்வனுமான மனோஜ் பாரதிராஜா மறைந்த செய்தி அறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும் வருத்தமும் அடைந்தேன்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) March 25, 2025
தனது அருமை மகனை இழந்து வாடும் பாரதிராஜா அவர்களுக்கும், அவரது குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலைத்…
Really shocking to hear the news.. can’t believe u r no more my brother #manoj gone toooo soon… deepest condolences to @offBharathiraja uncle family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 may ur soul RIP#RIPmanoj #ManojBharthiraja pic.twitter.com/XebSFgKcYF
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) March 25, 2025
Still not able to believe that #ManojBarathiRaja has left us ..
— Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) March 26, 2025
Deepest condolences to #Bharathiraja sir and the entire family
Manoj had big dreams, aspirations which he has left unfulfilled.. his sudden demise will definitely leave a void in so many hearts …
May your soul… pic.twitter.com/AAzgwvXgTo
Miss u dear #manoj brother rip pic.twitter.com/PVpfHBKwC3
— RK SURESH (@studio9_suresh) March 25, 2025
#PVasu, #Goundamani, #Senthil & #Vidarth pay their last respects to Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away last evening due to cardiac arrest#ManojBharathiraja #RIPManojBharathiraja pic.twitter.com/eSmA0fuLOT
— Chennai Times (@ChennaiTimesTOI) March 26, 2025
#Pandiarajan, #Bhagyaraj, #Pandiaraj & #Perarasu pay their last respects to Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away last evening due to cardiac arrest #ManojBharathiraja #RIPManojBharathiraja pic.twitter.com/l2qg82fTnX
— Chennai Times (@ChennaiTimesTOI) March 26, 2025
மனோஜ் பாரதிராஜா மறைவு: வாடிய முகத்துடன் வந்த நடிகர் கார்த்தி#ManojBharathiraja | #Manoj | #Bharathiraja | #RIPManojBharathiraja pic.twitter.com/rJSHNxgiPL
— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) March 25, 2025
Vijay & Suriya paid their last respects to actor Manoj 💔#RIPManojBharathiraj pic.twitter.com/H3ab8mOjyr
— Kolly Corner (@kollycorner) March 26, 2025