Tue Mar 25 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Director Bharathiraja’s Son, Manoj Bharathi, Passes Away at 48
**Chennai, [Date]:** Manoj Bharathi, son of renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja, passed away today at the age of 48. The sudden death of the actor, known for his debut role in the film *Taj Mahal*, has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film industry.
Bharathi, who also directed the film *Marghazi Thingal*, had been battling severe health issues. He suffered from kidney failure and recently underwent heart surgery at Apollo Hospital in Chennai. While he was discharged six days ago, his body reportedly failed to recover from the surgery and the underlying kidney condition. He passed away at his residence in Chetpet around 6 PM this evening.
Manoj Bharathi is survived by his wife, Malayalam actress Nandana, and two daughters. His demise has been met with widespread grief, with numerous celebrities and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin offering their condolences.
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