CM Vijay pays homage to Bharathiraja, Tamil Nadu to accord state funeral honours
The six-time National Award winner reshaped Tamil cinema with rural storytelling and introduced several stars.
- Renowned Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja died in Chennai on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at age 84. Widely known as "Iyakkunar Imayam," he leaves an indelible mark on Indian cinema after a career spanning five decades.
- Battling age-related health issues and respiratory complications for months, the director's health declined following the tragic death of his son Manoj last year. He directed more than 40 films, pioneering authentic rural narratives.
- With his 1977 debut "16 Vayathinile," Bharathiraja shifted Tamil cinema from studio-bound sets to natural rural landscapes. He launched numerous iconic stars, including Sridevi, Radikaa Sarathkumar, and Revathi, while reshaping the industry's visual grammar.
- State honours will be accorded during the funeral, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced. This decision followed a formal request from the Tamil Film Active Producers Association .
- Tributes poured in for the Padma Shri awardee, with former Chief Minister MK Stalin and actor Suriya paying last respects at his residence. His contributions remain unmatched, inspiring generations of storytellers with his realistic rural themes.
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Bharathirajaa Passes Away At 84: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Visits His Residence, Announces Full State Honours
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visited legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja's Chennai residence, garlanding his mortal remains and announcing full state honours for the 84-year-old director's final rites, calling him an irreplaceable loss whose contribution to Tamil cinema remains unmatched.
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