Manoj Bharathiraja, the son of renowned director Bharathiraja and an actor in his own right, passed away on Tuesday due to a heart attack. Despite having a relatively brief film career, Manoj Bharathiraja left a significant impact on the Tamil film industry. As tributes continue to be shared, here are five films featuring the actor that are currently available for streaming, with many accessible on the OTTplay Premium app at reduced rates.

RIP Manoj Bharathiraja: Stream the late actor’s 5 Tamil films right now here

Taj Mahal – SunNXT / OTTplay Premium

Manoj Bharathiraja made his acting debut in the 1999 Tamil romantic drama Taj Mahal. The film was directed by his father, the esteemed filmmaker Bharathiraja, with a screenplay crafted by Mani Ratnam. Manoj starred alongside Riya Sen, and the cast also included notable actors such as Revathi, Manivannan, Manobala, Radhika, and Ranjitha. Set against a village backdrop, Taj Mahal narrates the love story of two young individuals entangled in community conflicts. The music composed by AR Rahman is a significant highlight of the film.

Samudhiram – SunNXT / OTTplay Premium  

Released in 2001, Samudhiram is a family drama directed by KS Ravikumar and penned by Erode Soundar. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Sarathkumar, Murali, Manoj Bharathiraja, Kaveri, Abhirami, Sindhu Menon, and Monal. It centers on three brothers who share a close familial bond. Samudhiram achieved commercial success and was remade in Telugu as Siva Rama Raju, in Bengali as Kartabya, and in Kannada as Paramashiva.

Maha Nadigan – SunNXT / OTTplay Premium  

Maha Nadigan, released in 2004, is a film written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. Starring Sathyaraj, the film also features Manoj, Namitha, Vasu, and others. The plot follows a junior artist who rises to fame as a leading hero and eventually becomes the chief minister of the state. In this film, Manoj portrays a fan of the protagonist.

Maanaadu – SonyLIV / OTTplay Premium

Maanaadu is a science fiction film helmed by director Venkat Prabhu. The movie features Silambarasan in the leading role, with Manoj portraying a corrupt police officer. The plot centers on an NRI who travels to India for a friend's wedding, only to find himself ensnared in a perilous time loop. The cast also includes SJ Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan, among others.

Viruman – Prime Video  

Viruman is a Tamil action drama released in 2022. This film represents the final performance of Manoj Bharathiraja, who appears alongside Karthi, Aditi Shankar, Prakash Raj, and others. Directed by M Muthaiah, Viruman achieved commercial success at the box office and is set against a village backdrop, exploring themes of familial dysfunction.

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