From Manoj Bharathiraja to AVM Saravanan, remembering Tamil Cinema stars who left us in 2025

The year 2025 was a very sad year for Tamil cinema. This year, we lost artists and personalities who made their unique mark in many fields. People who represented many aspects of cinema, from acting to comedy to production, passed away one after another. The memories they created on screen will remain in the minds of fans for ages. These losses have created voids in the Tamil film industry that can never be filled. Here we remember Tamil Cinema stars who left us this year.

Actor Abhinay, who made his debut with the film 'Thulluvadho Ilamai', passed away due to ill health around this time last year. He had been battling liver disease for a long time, and his death without any treatment left the film industry in mourning. Abhinay has proven his talent not only as an actor but also as a playback singer. His determination to fight to establish himself in cinema again has moved many. His simplicity and hard work will forever remain in the memories of his fans.

AVM Saravanan, a veteran producer of the Tamil film industry and owner of AVM Studios, has passed away due to old age. The 86-year-old breathed his last this morning in Chennai, his family said. Saravanan proudly led the AVM name for decades. His demise has left a huge void in the Tamil cinema world. Many film fraternities, including Rajinikanth, Suriya, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, and fans, paid tribute to him.

Actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of director Bharathiraja, passed away last March due to heart failure. He was 48 years old, and his untimely demise shattered the Kollywood industry. He made his debut as a hero with the film ‘Taj Mahal’ and acted in films including ‘Eera Nilam’ and ‘Varushamellam Vasantham’. Manoj, who has focused on character roles in recent times, also made his directorial debut with ‘Margazhi Thingal’ in 2023. His sudden demise was one of the biggest losses to the Tamil film industry in 2025.

Popular Tamil film actor Robo Shankar passed away due to ill health around September this year. His sudden death at the age of 46 left fans and the film industry deeply saddened. Kamal Haasan and several other celebrities paid their respect in person to Robo Shankar, while several stars shared their condolences on social media. Robo Shankar, who has carved a niche for himself with his unique comedy from television to cinema, left an unforgettable mark in his short life. His memory remains alive with humor in the minds of fans to this day.

Madhan Bob, a popular comedian of the Tamil film industry, passed away in Chennai on August 2 this year. His death, at the age of 71 after battling cancer, stunned fans. He has shone on screen for decades with his unique comedy, body language, and musical knowledge. His contribution to cinema and television is unforgettable. The memories of the laughter left by Madhan Bob live on to this day.