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Manoj Bharathiraja

Known For
Acting
Born
September 11, 1976 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Died
March 25, 2025
Active Years
1999–2024 (26 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 11, 1976 Died Mar 25, 2025 Theni, Tamil Nadu, India 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1999–2024
26 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Manoj Bharathiraja (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Actor and director. Son of director Bharathiraja. Known for acting. 19 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: September 11, 1976. Day of death: March 25, 2025 (48 years old). Place of birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. Also known as Manoj Bar.
[2] Cinema Express: Making directorial debut with Margazhi Thingal. Plans to remake his father's film Sigappu Rojakkal.
Name: Manoj Bharathiraja (also known as Manoj Bar).
Profession: Tamil film actor and director.
Family: Son of director Bharathiraja.
Birth: September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.
Death: March 25, 2025 (age 48).
Credits: 19 known credits.
Directorial work: Making directorial debut with Margazhi Thingal.
Future plans: Plans to remake his father's film Sigappu Rojakkal.

Manoj Bharathiraja, also known as Manoj Bar, was a Tamil film actor and director. Born on September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India, he was the son of director Bharathiraja. He has 19 known credits and is recognized for his work in acting. Bharathiraja was making his directorial debut with the film Margazhi Thingal and had plans to remake his father's film, Sigappu Rojakkal. He died on March 25, 2025, at the age of 48.
"Manoj Bharathiraja, also known as Manoj Bar, was a Tamil film actor and director.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Manoj Bharathiraja (also known as Manoj Bar).
Gender: Male.
Birthday: September 11, 1976.
Day of Death: March 25, 2025 (48 years old).
Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 19.
Note: Son of director Bharathiraja (from TMDB Bio).
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Role: Actor and director.
Directorial debut: Margazhi Thingal.
Plans: Remake his father's film Sigappu Rojakkal.
Interview date: 2023.10.04.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Manoj Bharathiraja, also known as Manoj Bar, was a Tamil film actor and director. Born on September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India, he is the son of director Bharathiraja. His professional credits include 19 known works.
Paragraph 2: Career/Directing.
In addition to his acting career, Bharathiraja has worked as a director. His directorial debut is the film Margazhi Thingal. He has expressed plans to remake his father's film, Sigappu Rojakkal.
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Bharathiraja died on March 25, 2025, at the age of 48.
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Manoj Bharathiraja, also known as Manoj Bar, was a Tamil film actor and director. He was born on September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of director Bharathiraja. Throughout his career, he is credited with 19 known works in the film industry.

In his capacity as a director, Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with the film Margazhi Thingal. He has also discussed plans regarding a remake of his father's film, Sigappu Rojakkal. His work involves both acting and directing within the Tamil film industry.

Bharathiraja passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 48.
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"Manoj Bharathiraja, also known as Manoj Bar, was a Tamil film actor and director. He was born on September 11, 1976, in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of director Bharathiraja. Throughout his career, he is credited with 19 known works in the film industry.

In his capacity as a director, Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with the film Margazhi Thingal. He has also discussed plans regarding a remake of his father's film, Sigappu Rojakkal. His work involves both acting and directing within the Tamil film industry.

Bharathiraja passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 48."

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Snakes & Ladders
Margazhi Thingal · Director
Viruman
MaanaaduEeswaran
Meendum Oru Mariyathai · Producer
Champion
Vaaimai
BabyKathirvel Kakka
Annakodi
Maha Nadigan
Eera NilamPallavan
Alli ArjunaVarushamellam Vasantham
Kadal PookkalSamuthiram
Taj Mahal

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • Snakes & Ladders (2024) as Mahalingam
  • Margazhi Thingal (2023) Director
  • Viruman (2022) as Muthukutty
  • Maanaadu (2021) as John
  • Eeswaran (2021) as Younger Periyasamy
  • Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020) Producer
  • Champion (2019)
  • Vaaimai (2016) as Manibharathi
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  • Baby (2015) as Shiva
  • Kathirvel Kakka (2015)
  • Annakodi (2013) as Kattuviriyan
  • Maha Nadigan (2004) as Muthu
  • Eera Nilam (2003) as Duraisamy
  • Pallavan (2003) as Pallavan
  • Alli Arjuna (2002) as Arivazhagan/Arivu
  • Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) as Raja
  • Kadal Pookkal (2001) as Peter
  • Samuthiram (2001) as Chinnarasu
  • Taj Mahal (1999) as Maayan

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Manoj Bharathiraja best known for?

Manoj Bharathiraja is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Viruman (2022), Maanaadu (2021), Taj Mahal (1999).

When and where was Manoj Bharathiraja born?

Manoj Bharathiraja was born on September 11, 1976 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. They passed away on March 25, 2025.

How many credits does Manoj Bharathiraja have?

Manoj Bharathiraja has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2024.

What is Manoj Bharathiraja's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Manoj Bharathiraja (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Actor and director. Son of director Bharathiraja. Know...

Manoj Bharathiraja by the numbers

19credits
18films
1TV series
1999–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Taj Mahal (1999) as Maayan — aged about 22
  • Maanaadu (2021) as John — aged about 44
  • Viruman (2022) as Muthukutty — aged about 45

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