Tamil Actor Daniel Balaji Passes Away At 48

Saturday morning started with a saddening news for the Tamil cinema industry (Kollywood) as actor Daniel Balaji, who had a massive fan following nationwide, died of a heart attack at a private hospital in Chennai. According to the reports, Daniel Balaji was admitted to a city hospital after he complained of pain in his chest, which was a cardiac arrest.

The 48-year-old had proved metal of his acting skill with several hits. He has worked in multiple languages like Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada movies. Yennai Arindhaal, Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada, Bairavaa, Vada Chennai, and Bigil are some famous films by Daniel.

He was last seen in Ariyavan, which was a big hit.

Daniel debuted his silver screen in 2022 with the Tamil superhit film 'April Madhathil'. Daniel started his career as a unit production manager with Kamal Haasan's 'Marudhunayagam'.

He caught everyone's attention with Radikaa Sarathkumar's television show 'Chithhi'.

Soon after the news of Daniel's demise went viral, prayers and wishes for his soul started to pour in on social media platforms. Hanuman Film director, Mohan Raja said Daniel was his good friend and an inspiration for him to join the film institute. He always enjoyed working with him. May his soul rest in peace.