Abhinay Kinger (20 June 1981 – 10 November 2025) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil and Malayalam-language films. He made his debut in the 2002 film Thulluvadho Ilamai directed by Kasthuri Raja. His final film, Game of Loans, was released posthumously.
Career
Abhinay made his acting debut alongside Dhanush and Sherin in Kasthuri Raja's coming-of-age film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002). The film's success prompted Abhinay to continue to appear in lead roles, and notably featured in Jjunction (2002), Singara Chennai (2004) and Pon Megalai (2005) as the protagonist.[1][2]
In the late 2000s, he moved on to play supporting roles and notably featured in films including Solla Solla Inikkum (2009) and Palaivana Solai (2009) in pivotal characters.[3][4][5]
He later worked in films as a dubbing artiste, providing the voice of Vidyut Jamwal in Thuppakki (2012) and Anjaan (2014).
His financial status deteriorated due to the death of his mother T. P. Radhamani in 2019 and he battled liver issues in 2025.[6]
His final on-screen appearance was the film Game of Loans, scheduled for posthumous release in 2025.
Illness and death
Kinger later suffered from a liver infection, and faced severe health problems for which he received treatment. He died on 10 November 2025, at the age of 44.[7][8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Vishnu | |
| Junction | Kannan | ||
| Kaiyethum Doorath | Kishore | Malayalam film | |
| 2003 | Success | ||
| Chithrakoodam | Malayalam film | ||
| 2004 | Singara Chennai | Surya | |
| 2005 | Daas | Guna | |
| Pon Megalai | Malarvannan | ||
| 2007 | Virus | Malayalam film | |
| 2008 | Thodakkam | Chindo | |
| 2009 | Solla Solla Inikkum | Guru | |
| Palaivana Solai | Yuvan | ||
| Aarumugam | Lawyer | ||
| Karthik Anitha | Gowri Shankar | Guest appearance | |
| 2010 | Kathai | Anand | |
| 2012 | Aarohanam | Karthik | |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Karthik | |
| 2014 | Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Businessman | |
| 2025 | Game of Loans | Vishwa |
Dubbing artist
References
- ↑ Ponmeghalai(30 November 2005).
- ↑ Jjunction(23 October 2004).
- ↑ Solla Solla Inikkum. The New Indian Express(15 May 2012).
- ↑ Solla Solla Inikkum is my comeback film – Abhinay. South Indian Cinema Magazine(22 September 2009).
- ↑ Review: Solla ... Inikkum is mildly interesting. Rediff.
- ↑ Actor, who debuted with Dhanush and starred in Fahadh Faasil’s first film, now battling severe liver disease and financial hardship(12 August 2025).
- ↑ நடிகர் அபிநய் காலமானார். Dinamani(10 November 2025). Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai’ actor Abhinay passes away after battling liver disease, Who was Abhinay