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Chennai: Big blow to Tamil industry as its famous actor Daniel Balaji, aged 48, sadly passed away on Friday night, March 29, due to a severe heart attack. Recognized for his remarkable portrayals of characters like Amudhan in Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu and Thambi in Vada Chennai, Balaji was admired for his acting prowess and compelling screen presence. Daniel was admitted to a private hospital here after complaining of chest pain, where he tragically succumbed.
SHOCKING! Actor #DanielBalaji has passed away due to heart attack.. He was 48 years old..
What a talent! A good human..
Difficult to believe..
May his soul RIP! pic.twitter.com/HHdw4lofJq
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) March 30, 2024
Reports indicate that Daniel Balaji will be buried at his residence in Purasaivalakam on Saturday, March 30. His unexpected demise has deeply saddened the Tamil film industry and his fans, causing deep sorrow and grief.
This character still gives me the chills!
What a powerful performance and what an irreplaceable actor!
He carved a name for himself through sheer talent.
Shocking to hear that actor #DanielBalaji is no longer with us!Deepest condolences to family and fans.
Om Shanti 🙏… pic.twitter.com/kWimwvPaw4— Sanam Shetty (@ungalsanam) March 29, 2024
Balaji embarked on his acting journey in television, portraying the character Daniel in the popular Tamil daily soap opera Chithi. Transitioning to the silver screen, he made his debut in the 2002 Tamil romantic drama April Madhathil.
literally my reaction is now as d na reaction Daniel Balaji passed away !! Rest in peace THAMBI 😭😭#DanielBalaji pic.twitter.com/NyUWkhGSa5
— Rameshh (@RameshSuriyaa__) March 29, 2024
Initially, Daniel Balaji served as a unit production manager on the sets of Kamal Haasan’s unfinished Indian historical drama, Marudhanayagam. He gained visibility with his role in the television serial Chitthi, which paved the way for his transition to cinema. Collaborating with GVM for the second time, he portrayed the antagonist Amudhan in the Kamal Haasan starrer Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.
RIP #DanielBalaji, the talented actor passed away an hour ago due to a heart attack. May his soul rest in peace. His voice and his performance in Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Polladhavan will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/JArfZJiwfp
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) March 29, 2024
Balaji ventured into Malayalam cinema with Mammootty’s Black and played villainous roles in Mohanlal’s Bhagavan and Mammootty’s Daddy Cool.
Throughout his career, Balaji delivered memorable performances, portraying characters such as the investigating officer in Suriya’s cop drama Kaakha Kaakha, the gangster Bhaskaran in Dhanush’s action-packed Vaada Chennai, and a police officer in Venkatesh’s Telugu action thriller Gharshana.
Beyond his acting pursuits, 48-year-old Balaji was known to be a devout individual involved in the construction of a temple in Avadi.
