Noted Tamil actor-director RNR Manohar dies at 54

Well known Tamil film director, scriptwriter and actor RNR Manohar, who acted in over 50 films, passed away at a private hospital in the city on Wednesday. He was 54. Sources say he was unwell and had been receiving treatment at a private hospital for the last 20 days. Manohar, who entered the film industry with 'Mainthan' in the year 1994 as a scriptwriter and an associate director, turned an actor in 1995 with the film 'Kolangal'.