'Thulluvadho Ilamai' actor Abhinay Kinger (44) dies after long illness
Abhinay Kinger, who made his mark in Tamil cinema with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), passed away on Monday, November 10, 2024, at 44 after a long struggle with liver disease.
Even as his health declined, he kept acting and reached out for financial help to cover his treatment costs.
Friends from the industry, including Dhanush and comedian KPY Bala, stepped up to support him during this tough time.
Career highlights: From 'Thulluvadho Ilamai' to 'Singara Chennai'
Born in Chennai in 1981, Abhinay became popular as Vishnu—Dhanush's friend—in Thulluvadho Ilamai.
He starred in films like Jjunction and Singara Chennai, and appeared in Malayalam movies as well.
Off-screen, he was a talented dubbing artist, lending his voice to Vidyut Jammwal's characters in Thuppakki and Anjaan.
After mother's death, he faced financial setbacks
After losing his mother T.P. Radhamani—an actress—in 2019, Abhinay faced financial setbacks and fewer work offers but kept pursuing acting, with his last confirmed on-screen appearance in 2014.