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Veteran Tamil Actor-Director K Bhagyaraj Dies at 73 in Chennai

The filmmaker, actor and screenwriter was admitted after a cardiac arrest, and tributes noted his 25 films and more than 75 acting roles.

  • Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter Bhagyaraj died on Saturday in Chennai at the age of 73, marking the end of an era in Tamil cinema.
  • Born on January 7, 1953, in Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India, Bhagyaraj gained widespread recognition for his strong storytelling and screenplay writing throughout his career.
  • His famous directorial works include Suvar Ellatha Chitrangal, Oru Kai Osai, Indru Poyi Naalai Vaa, and Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru, alongside several critically acclaimed films.
  • Bhagyaraj is survived by his wife, former actor Poornima Bhagyaraj, and children Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Saranya Bhagyaraj; Bhagyaraj Film producer Dhananjeyan wrote he was "Deeply shocked and devastated to know the sudden demise" of the filmmaker.
  • The filmmaker had recently attended the wedding celebration of Avantika, the daughter of Khushbu Sundar, in Goa before his sudden death left the industry and fans in shock and mourning.
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The Arabian Stories News broke the news on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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