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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kaaval' director Nagendran passes away; Kollywood in shock
Kollywood has once again been struck by tragedy with the untimely passing of director Nagendran, best known for his debut film Kaaval. The director reportedly died due to a sudden heart attack, leaving his peers, fans, and industry colleagues in deep shock and sorrow. His unexpected demise comes close on the heels of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja's passing, further intensifying the gloom that has settled over the Tamil film fraternity. An outpouring of grief Producer and director Suresh Kamatchi was among the first to express his grief publicly and confirmed Nagendran's demise. In a heartfelt post on social media, he wrote about the pain of losing someone he had spoken to just days earlier. Several other celebrities and fans have since taken to social media to pay their respects. Nagendran's passing serves as a painful reminder of life's unpredictability and the silent losses that continue to haunt the creative community. A promising debut in Tamil cinema Nagendran began his career in cinema by working as an assistant director under several noted filmmakers. With a passion for storytelling and a strong grounding in filmmaking, he made his directorial debut in 2015 with 'Kaaval', a gritty action drama inspired by real-life events. The film starred Vimal in the lead, with powerful performances by Samuthirakani and Punnagai Poo Geetha. Despite receiving mixed reviews, 'Kaaval' showcased Nagendran's potential as a filmmaker with a unique voice. Beyond the spotlight Though 'Kaaval' didn't achieve commercial success, Nagendran remained connected to the film industry. He continued to work behind the scenes, contributing to various projects in different capacities. His low-profile yet consistent presence in Tamil cinema made him a familiar figure among filmmakers and technicians alike. Known for his sincerity and quiet determination, his passing has been described by many as the loss of a kind soul who still had so much to offer. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
Khaleej Times
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja passes away
Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, has passed away. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to mourn the late actor's death. He wrote: "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Manoj Bharathiraja, son of actor and director Bharathiraja. He made his debut with the film Taj Mahal, directed by his father, and went on to act in many films, including Samuthiram, Alli Arjuna, and Varushamellam Vasantham, creating a mark for himself. He also tried his hand at directing." "His unexpected demise at a young age is deeply shocking. I express my deepest condolences and comfort to Iyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja, his family, and friends from the film industry who are grieving the loss of their beloved son," he added. நà®�ிà®�à®°à¯�à®®à¯� à®�யà®�à¯�à®�à¯�நரà¯� ராரதிராà®�ா à®�வரà¯�à®�ளினà¯� à®®à®�னà¯�மான திரà¯�. மனà¯�à®�à¯� ராரதி à®�வரà¯�à®�ளà¯� மறà¯�நà¯�த à®�à¯�யà¯�தி à®�றிநà¯�தà¯� மிà®�வà¯�à®®à¯� வரà¯�தà¯�தமà¯�à®±à¯�à®±à¯�னà¯�. தனதà¯� தநà¯�தà¯�யினà¯� à®�யà®�à¯�à®�தà¯�திலà¯� தாà®�à¯�à®®à®�ாலà¯� திரà¯�à®°à¯�à®°à®�à®®à¯� à®®à¯�லமà¯� à®�றிமà¯�à®�மாà®�ி, à®�à®®à¯�தà¯�திரமà¯�, à®�லà¯�லி à®�à®°à¯�à®�à¯�னா, வரà¯�à®·à®®à¯�லà¯�லாமà¯� வà®�நà¯�தமà¯� à®�னதà¯� தà¯�à®�à®°à¯�நà¯�தà¯� ரல திரà¯�à®°à¯�à®°à®�à®�à¯�à®�ளிலà¯� நà®�ிதà¯�தà¯�â�¦ — (@mkstalin) March 25, 2025 Several members of the Tamil film industry also paid their respects. Director Venkat Prabhu shared a picture of Manoj with his friends and wrote, "Really shocking to hear the news... can't believe you are no more, my brother. #Manoj gone tooooo soon... deepest condolences to @offBharathiraja, uncle, family, and friends. May your soul rest in peace." Actor, producer, and politician Khushbu Sundar wrote, "Extremely shocked to hear that Manoj is no longer with us. His untimely demise pains me. He was just 48 years old. May God give strength to his father, Thiru #Bharathiraaja, and his family to overcome this unbearable, painful loss. You will be missed, Manoj." Manoj Bharathiraja is survived by his wife, Ashwathi, also known as Nandana, and their two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani. More details regarding his final rites are awaited.
