Chennai: Tamil film actor Abhinay, who starred along with actor Dhanush in his debut film 'Thulluvadho Illamai', passed away at his residence in the city early on Monday morning.

He was just 44.

Abhinay, who had been battling liver problems for quite some time, was residing alone and had continued to work, despite his poor health condition because of financial constraints.

It may be recalled that actors Dhanush and KPY Bala had extended financial assistance to the late actor for his medical treatment.

Abhinay shot to the limelight with his debut film 'Thulluvadho Illamai', which was written by Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan and directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. He played one of the pivotal characters of the film, the story of which revolved around six high school students.

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