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Well-known actor of South Indian films Daniel Balaji has passed away. The 48-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital on Friday morning after complaining of chest pain. During treatment, he suffered a heart attack, after which he could not be saved. Many big artists of the South Industry have expressed grief over the demise of the actor.
Daniel Balaji (right) with South superstar Thalapathy Vijay
Daniel shared this post from the sets of the film '#BP180' in January. He was shooting this film.
The last rites took place at Purasaivalakam residence.
Daniel's last rites were performed at his Purasaivalakam residence on Saturday. Many big actors of Tamil film industry including Vijay Sethupathi arrived to pay their last respects to the actor.
South superstar Vijay Sethupathi reached Daniel's house to pay his last respects.
Started career with Kamal Haasan
Balaji started his career with Kamal Haasan's film 'Marudhanayagam', which was never released. Apart from this film, Balaji was seen in films like 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu', 'Polladhavam' and 'Vada Chennai'.
Daniel (first from right) with Dhanush on the sets of the film 'Polladhavam'.
Daniel with Ramcharan in a scene from the film 'Chirutha'.
After this he turned to television. He became a household name with the TV show 'Chitthi'. In his 27-year career, Daniel shared the screen with many big actors in South cinema including Kamal Haasan, Thalapathy Vijay, Surya and Dhanush.
