Tamil film actor Abhinay, who rose to fame with his debut role in the 2002 film Thulluvatho Ilamai, has sadly passed away following a long illness. The actor had been battling a severe liver disease for several months and reportedly passed away early in the morning on November 10th.

Abhinay’s struggle with his health had been public, with images and videos surfacing a few months ago where he was seen requesting financial support for his medical expenses. The film fraternity responded to his appeal, with his Thulluvatho Ilamai co-star Dhanush extending significant assistance by donating Rs. 5 lakhs. Comedian KPY Bala also contributed Rs. 1 lakh toward his treatment. Despite his declining health, the actor had expressed a strong desire to make a comeback in the film industry.

A Look at His Career

Abhinay began his cinematic journey in 2002 with the coming-of-age film Thulluvatho Ilamai, which was directed by Kasthuri Raja and also featured Dhanush. His natural screen presence in the movie earned him a considerable fan following, especially among young audiences.

Following his successful debut, he went on to star as the lead in several movies, including Junction, Singara Chennai, and Ponmegalai, and also appeared in Malayalam cinema.

Beyond his acting roles, Abhinay was also a skilled voice artist. He was recognized for dubbing key characters, notably lending his voice to actor Vidyut Jammwal in Vijay’s blockbuster Thuppakki. His dubbing credits also include providing voices for roles in popular films like Suriya’s Anjaan and Karthi’s Baiya.

In his later years, Abhinay faced professional and financial difficulties as acting opportunities became scarce. The news of his demise has brought a wave of sorrow to the South Indian film industry.