Renowned Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja died in Chennai at 85 due to prolonged illness and age-related ailments, leaving behind a legacy of cinematic brilliance.
Bharathiraja was 84 years old
Jun 10, 2026
09:25 am
What's the storyVeteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away on Wednesday morning in Chennai due to prolonged illness and age-related ailments. He was 84 years old.
The news was confirmed by the Tamil Film Producers Council, which expressed its condolences.
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