<p>After suffering from liver problems for the past two years, Abhinay passed away as his treatment was unsuccessful. It’s now reported that there are ongoing issues with his final rites.</p><img><p>Abhinay acted alongside Dhanush in his 2002 debut film ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai,’ directed by Selvaraghavan. He played Dhanush’s friend, almost like a second lead in the movie.</p><img><p>Many felt Abhinay should’ve been the hero over Dhanush. After ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai,’ he got lead roles but they flopped, pushing him back to supporting ‘rich boy’ characters.</p><img><p>While working as a character actor, tragedy struck. The back-to-back deaths of his parents led to severe depression and alcoholism, forcing him to sell his belongings to survive.</p><img><p>He struggled to find work and even food. In 2023, he was diagnosed with a liver issue. Despite help from celebs like Dhanush and Bala, he passed away at 4 AM as treatment failed.</p><img><p>Despite his severe illness, he attended an event for ‘Gandhi Kannadi’ to support Bala, who had helped him. His funeral was planned for today, but new complications have arisen.</p><img><p>Friends are waiting for relatives to perform Abhinay’s last rites. With no family in Chennai, they’re trying to reach relatives in Bengaluru, urging them to make contact.</p><img><p>If no family comes, the Actors’ Guild will handle the funeral, said a friend. Police need a relative’s signature as he died in a hospital. Fans are mourning his tragic situation.</p>
