Malayalam director Joseph Manu passes away at 31 ahead of debut film Nancy Rani release

The sudden demise of director Joseph Manu James came as a shock for Malayalam film indutry

By Rupal Purohit
Published: February 27, 2023 1:00 PM IST

Malayalam director Joseph Manu passed away on February 25th at the young age of 31. Reportedly, he was undergoing treatment for hepatitis. He was hospitalized at Aluva Hospital in Ernakulam district of Kerala where he took his last breath. The director was all set for the release of his debut film Nancy Rani. Unfortunately, he left the world before his first film could release. Also Read - This Pakistani actor just dissed Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan by calling it a story less video game

As per doctors, he was admitted after being diagnosed with pneumonia and died of hepatitis. On February 26, his funeral took place in Ernakulam at 3 pm. At the Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Church, Kuravilangad, the director was laid to rest. Days before the release of the debut film Nancy Rani director Joseph passed away. This came as a shockwave to the Malayalam film industry. Also Read - Ram Charan arrives in style for his birthday bash; Upasana grabs all the eyeballs as she flaunts her baby bump in an electric blue dress [View Inside Pics]

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Manu James made his film debut in 2004 as a child actor in I Am Curious directed by Sabu James. Over the years he worked as an assistant director in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi film industries. Having worked as an assistant director in several films he became a director for Nancy Rani which stars Ahaana Krishna and Arjun Ashokan. Nancy Rani is the story of a girl who aspires to become a movie star and when she gets the much-awaited opportunity a big tragedy comes along. Also Read - Anushka Sharma calls Virat Kohli the show stealer on the dance floor; he reveals his secret

Ahaana who is a part of Joseph’s first film was left heartbroken learning the sudden demise. She paid a heartfelt condolence through social media, sharing an Instagram story, she wrote, "Rest in peace Manu! This shouldn't have happened to you!” Aju Varghese who also worked in Nancy Rani condoled his demise and wrote, "Gone too soon brother." Nancy Rani is set to release in matter of few days. The team is in deep shock as their director left them soon before their film could hit the theaters.

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ByRupal Purohit
Published: February 27, 2023 1:00 PM IST