New Delhi: A fairly shocking development is that Manobala, a renowned Tamil actor and director, died on May 3. He had been receiving therapy at his home for the last two weeks for liver-related problems. The 69-year-old Manobala is survived by his wife and son.
As soon as the news surfaced, celebrities from the Tamil cinema industry expressed their condolences on Twitter. While Rajinikanth, Ilaiyaraaja, Sathyaraj, and others expressed their sorrow over his passing, actor-director GM Kumar was one of the first to share the news.
Tamil actor-director Manobala passes away
Veteran Tamil actor and filmmaker Manobala has passed away. The seasoned actor was well-known for his impeccable comic timing and self-deprecating wit in addition to his directing work. Following the tragic news of his death, celebrities including Rajinikanth, Ilaiyaraaja, Sathyaraj, Gautham Karthik, Venkat Prabhu, and others expressed their deepest sympathies on Twitter.
Rajinikanth wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my dear friend Manophala, a famous director and actor. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace (loosely translated in English from Tamil).”
பிரபல இயக்குநரும், நடிகருமான, அருமை நண்பர் மனோபாலாவுடைய இறப்பு எனக்கு மிகவும் வேதனை அளிக்கிறது. அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கு என்னுடைய அனுதாபங்கள். அவரது ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.@manobalam
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 3, 2023
Gautham Karthik tweeted, “Heartbreaking to hear that Director/Actor #Manobala sir is no longer with us. Was a true pleasure to work with you sir! You will be surely missed! Condolences to family, friends and loved ones #RIPManobala (sic).”
Heartbreaking to hear that Director/Actor #Manobala sir is no longer with us.
Was a true pleasure to work with you sir!
You will be surely missed! 💔
Condolences to family, friends and loved ones…#RIPManobala pic.twitter.com/Ou2QBGsYLs— Gautham Karthik (@Gautham_Karthik) May 3, 2023
Manobala, a well-known Tamil actor and director, passed away on May 3. The actor was receiving therapy for age-related problems and had been ill for a while.
Manobala reportedly passed away at his home in Chennai. His dead remains will be interred at his home in Saligramam, LV Prasad Road, in Chennai. We’ll soon release information about his funeral and cremation.
