By: Entertainment DeskNew Delhi | Updated: November 10, 2025 04:50 PM IST 2 min readTamil actor Abhinay was 44.Tamil actor Abhinay, best known for his role in Dhanush-starrer Thulluvadho Ilamai, passed away in Chennai on Monday following a battle with a liver-related illness. He was 44.His team shared that the actor passed away at his residence at Kodambakkam. The statement further read, “Abhinay had been struggling with liver-related complications for quite some time and was under continuous medical care. He lived alone after the passing of his mother and had recently sought financial support for his treatment.”After making his acting debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai, Abhinay went on to appear in over 15 films across the Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada industries. He also acted in several commercials and lent his voice as a dubbing artist for Vidyut Jammwal in Thuppakki and Anjaan.ALSO READ | Actor, who debuted with Dhanush and starred in Fahadh Faasil’s first film, now battling severe liver disease and financial hardshipEarlier this year, Abhinay shared a video asking for financial assistance to manage his medical bills. In the clip, he had said, “I do not know if I will be around for longer.” He added that doctors had told him he might live only for another year and a half. As per reports, comedian KPY Bala donated Rs. 1 lakh for his treatment, and Dhanush donated Rs. 5 lakh.Fans took to social media to mourn the demise of Abhinay. A comment read, “RIP #Abhinay Forever in the hearts of every 90s kid the energetic hero who filled our childhood with joy!”Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Abhinay DeoDhanush