Popular South actor comedian and director Manobala, who was also a producer, passed away on 3rd May 2023. He breathed his last at the age of 66 in Chennai. He was admitted to a private hospital in the Tamil Nadu capital for liver related problems. According to his publicist, he had been unwell and had been receiving treatment for a liver ailment for more than 10 days. He is survived by wife Usha and son Harish. Actor-director GM Kumar confirmed the sad demise.
South film industry is shocked by his death Manobala, Many celebrities have remembered him on the death of the actor-director. Megastar Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, Ranjith and others have paid tributes. Rajinikanth is deeply saddened by the demise of his dear friend. Expressing condolences to his family, he tweeted in his regional language and prayed that his soul rest in peace. Filmmaker Bharathiraja wrote that his student’s death was an irreparable loss to him and the Tamil film industry.
The death of the veteran director has drawn many mourners on social media. Kamal Haasan wrote that it was very sad to know about the demise of a good friend who was a director, actor and producer. He also expressed condolences to his bereaved family, friends and fans. Dulquer Salmaan recalled his fondest memories of working with him in films. He also recalled how affectionate and full of love Manobala was.
RIP Manobala Sir! You were always warm, kind, constantly making us laugh and full of love. I have the fondest memories of our time on our movies?? @manobalam pic.twitter.com/x7tKE4D4Mj
– Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) May 3, 2023
rest in peace #manobala Sir! pic.twitter.com/I6QGGgmyNB
— pa.ranjith (@beemji) May 3, 2023
heartbroken to hear that director/actor #Manobala Sir is no more with us.
Really a pleasure working with you sir!
You will definitely be missed! ,
Condolences to the family, friends and loved ones…#RIPManobala pic.twitter.com/Ou2QBGsYLs— Gautham Karthik (@Gautham_Karthik) May 3, 2023
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of the multi-faceted actor #Manobala Sir ?
May his soul rest in peace, Om Shanti??
Strength to family members and friends.#RIPManobala pic.twitter.com/urnd1hE5iZ— Manoj Manjo ??❤️ (@HeroManoj1) May 3, 2023
a friend, philosopher and guide #manobala Sir is no more??? It’s disappointing. Very active EC member in our #nadigarsangam , A huge loss to our film fraternity. Falling short of words…? #ripmanobal Sir ? True legend has us paralyzed???? pic.twitter.com/DvXTAYycu2
— Prem Kumar (@premkumaractor) May 3, 2023
Manobala has predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He began working as an assistant director to noted filmmaker Bharathiraja under Kamal Haasan. He has acted in more than 700 films and has also directed and produced 40 films. His notable works include Pithamaganpillai blue, Our, Catherine Mozzi, Orcavalan, and Chakra. The talented actor was also known for his comic roles. He has also directed television serials.
We express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.
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