India, March 25 -- Actor Manoj Bharathiraja, known for starring in films like Taj Mahal, Samudhiram and Alli Arjuna, died of a heart attack in Chennai. He was 48.

The actor's manager confirmed the news of his death to News18. Manoj, who had recently undergone bypass surgery, was recuperating at his home in Chetpet when he suffered a heart attack on Tuesday evening.

He manager said, "Manoj recently had a bypass surgery and was recuperating. However, he succumbed to a heart attack at his residence much to the shock of everyone. Bharathiraja Sir is on the way to his residence from Neelankarai. The funeral and other processions are yet to be decided".

Manoj is survived by his wife, Ashwathi alias Nandana, and two daughters, Arshitha and Ma...