10 November,2025 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Abhinay
Tamil film actor Abhinay, who was seen sharing screen with actor Dhanush in his debut film Thulluvadho Illamai has died on Monday, Novemeebr 10, 2025. The actor reportedly breathed his last at his residence in Chennai early on Monday morning. He was just 44 at the time of his death
Abhinay had been battling liver problems for quite some time now. Besides, he was residing alone and continued to work despite his poor health condition due to financial constraints.
According to sources, Abhinay passed away at around 4.00 am on Monday morning. The mortal remains of the actor would be kept at the place he resided in Kodambakkam for the public to pay homage on Monday.
Notably, in August this year, Abhinay had shared a video requesting financial help to cover his medical expenses. In the video, he said, "I do not know if I will be around for longer." The actor was seemingly struggling both financially and physically.
According to reports, comedian KPY Bala had stepped forward and donated Rs. 1 lakh for his treatment. Similarly, even Dhanush donated Rs. 5 lakh for his medical treatment.
Abhinay shot to the limelight with his debut film 'Thulluvadho Illamai', which was written by Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan and directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. He played one of the pivotal characters of the film, the story of which revolved around six high school students. The film, which went on to emerge a huge commercial success, brought both Dhanush and Abhinay into the limelight.
Abhinay went on to act in several films in Tamil and Malayalam until 2014. However, after that, his health condition deteriorated. The actor had also been working as a dubbing artiste. He again made a comeback this year with director Abhishek Leslie's Tamil film, 'Game of Loans'.
In fact, the actor had turned up for a press conference of the film in October this year. The film, which featured Abhinay along with Nivas Adithan, Ester Noronha, and Athvik Jalandhar, had music by Joe Costa and cinematography by Sabari. Editing for the film was by Pradeep Jenife,r and art direction was by Sajan. The story of the film revolved around the plight of those who took loans in the present day and age.
(With inputs from IANS)
