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Manobala, a famous director, actor and producer who was a part of many hit films, passed away due to health issues on 3rd May, today. It was reported that he was hospitalized and was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai. He died at the age of 69 and is survived by his wife and son Harish. The actor has played supporting and comedy roles in various films in his career span of 44 years.
Following the demise of Manobala, many public figures and leading names in the film industry have been paying tributes and expressing condolences to the actor. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin has tweeted a statement on the demise of the actor Manobala. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said “I am shocked and saddened by the news about the demise of film director, producer and actor Mr. Manobala, who has died due to health issues. He was not just a good director but also a character artist who made people laugh with comedy, and it is an irreplaceable loss to the film industry. At this time, I am reminded of his complimentary speech after visiting the photo exhibition that was arranged for my birthday. My deepest condolences and consolation for his family, film fraternity, fans and friends, who are saddened by the demise of Mr. Manobala.”
“திரைப்பட இயக்குநரும், தயாரிப்பாளரும், நடிகருமான திரு. மனோபாலா அவர்கள் உடல்நலக்குறைவால் மறைவுற்றார் என்ற செய்தியறிந்து மிகவும் அதிர்ச்சியும், வேதனையும் அடைந்தேன்.
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) May 3, 2023
திரு. மனோபாலா அவர்களைப் பிரிந்து வாடும் அவரது குடும்பத்தினர், திரையுலகினர், ரசிகர்கள், நண்பர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் எனது… pic.twitter.com/skFMWRod0H
Late actor Manobala has acted in many memorable roles over the years from his debut in Puthiya Vaarpuyal to his recent releases Kondraal Paavam and Ghosty. The actor has shared screen space with leading names in the Tamil film industry including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Sivakrthikeyan, Raghava Lawrence, Jiiva, Vijay Sethupathi, etc. Fans have been expressing their condolences on the passing of the famous actor who has made many people laugh in his films.