Renowned Kollywood actor-filmmaker Manobala dies at 69, Rajinikanth pays tribute

Actor-filmmaker Manobala, who was well-known for his contributions to the Tamil industry, passed away on Wednesday at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 69. According to his publicist, he was hospitalized 10 days ago and was undergoing treatment for a liver-related ailment. The dynamic personality began his career as an assistant director and an actor. He is survived by his wife and son.