Veteran Tamil comedy actor Manobala, best known for his roles in popular films including Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi, passed away at the age of 69 due to liver problems. He had been undergoing treatment in a hospital for the past few days. Manobala started his career as an assistant to legendary filmmaker Bharathirajaa and went on to become a successful director, directing hit films like Oorkavalan starring Rajinikanth. He later became a sought-after comic actor, appearing in nearly 700 films including Pithamagan, Chandramukhi, and Thamizh Padam. His sudden demise has left his fans and film indus try in mourning.
