Manoj Bharathiraja Dies At 48: Who Was Legendary Director Bharathiraja’s Son?
Actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, has passed away at the age of 48 due to cardiac arrest. His sudden demise has shocked the Tamil film industry, leaving fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a talented artist who carried forward his father’s cinematic legacy.
Manoj Bharathiraja’s professional life
Born into a family deeply rooted in filmmaking, Manoj studied theatre arts at the University of South Florida. He made his acting debut in Taj Mahal (1999), directed by his father. He went on to appear in films like Kadal Pookkal (2001), Alli Arjuna (2002), and Annakodi (2013). Despite showing promise as an actor, he eventually shifted his focus to directing, following in Bharathiraja’s footsteps.
In 2023, Manoj made his directorial debut with Margazhi Thingal, a film produced by his father. The movie explored themes of love and tradition, earning…