Tamil actor Daniel Balaji passes away at 48 due to cardiac arrest

Actor Daniel Balaji, who predominantly worked in Tamil cinemas, passed away at 48.

Chennai: Popular Tamil film actor 'Daniel' Balaji, known for his stellar performance, died due to heart attack, a hospital source said here on Saturday.

He was 48. The actor, who was living in Thiruvanmiyur, complained of chest pain and was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Kottivakkam here. He, however, succumbed.

"Daniel's sudden passing away is shocking. The agony of death at a young age is distressing," actor-politician Kamal Haasan said and extended his condolences to the bereaved family and friends.

"Shocking to hear that #DanielBalaji is no more! A great actor gone too soon! My heart goes out to his family and friends," actress Keerthy Suresh said in a post on the social media platform 'X'.

Daniel made his first appearance in a popular television serial "Chithi" and his character's name, Daniel, became his identity.