The sudden passing of director Bharathiraja’s son, Manoj Bharathiraja, has left the film industry in shock. As tributes pour in, an intriguing detail about his career is now going viral—reports claim that Manoj once served as a dupe for superstar Rajinikanth in a film.

Manoj made his acting debut in 'Taj Mahal', directed by his father, and later appeared in several films before transitioning to direction with 'Margazhi Thingal'. Tragically, the 48-year-old passed away due to a heart attack, and now, photos from his past projects and personal moments are flooding social media.

Among these, a particular image has caught the attention of fans—a behind-the-scenes still from Rajinikanth’s blockbuster 'Enthiran'. The viral photo allegedly shows Manoj Bharathiraja serving as a body double for Rajini in one of his dual roles. This revelation has sparked widespread discussion among cinephiles and Rajini fans alike.

As fans mourn his loss, these resurfaced moments serve as a reminder of Manoj’s contributions to Tamil cinema, both on and off the screen.