A file image of filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj.
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K. Bhagyaraj, a renowned multifaceted Tamil filmmaker who also worked as an actor, producer, and composer, died on Saturday (June 27, 2026), aged 73, following a heart attack at Apollo Hospital.Sources said he suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to Apollo Hospital. Efforts were made to resuscitate him, but they proved futile.Also read: The many faces of actor-auteur BhagyarajEarlier this year, Mr. Bhagyaraj celebrated 50 years in cinema on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.He is survived by his wife, Poornima Bhagyaraj, and their children, actor Shanthanu and Saranya Bhagyaraj.Also read: From ‘Kovai Raja’ to K BhagyarajHe began his film career as an assistant director to veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away earlier this month, on the 1977 film 16 Vayathinile.People from within and outside the film industry have been posting their condolences on social media platforms.Follow for more updates:June 27, 2026 11:10 AIADMK general secretary offers condolences Expressing shock and sadness over the death of the veteran director-actor, the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami hailed him as a multifaceted personality and a unique screenplay writer. He recalled that the relationship between the AIADMK founder-former Chief Minister, M.G. Ramachandran and Bhagyaraj was based on mutual affection.June 27, 2026 11:00 Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar condoles the deathThe Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, condoled the death of the famous actor and director K. Bhagyaraj.He said that the passing away of veteran Tamil film director and writer is a great loss to the world of cinema.“His unique storytelling, creative brilliance and immense contribution to Tamil cinema have earned him a special place in the hearts of audiences. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of filmmakers and film lovers,” he said.“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers. May his soul rest in peace,” he further added.June 27, 2026 11:00 K. Bhagyaraj, prominent actor and director, passes awayActor, director, writer, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj, whose mastery of screenplays was widely acknowledged and who was known for creating a storytelling formula that influenced generations of filmmakers, died today.Read the full report:K. Bhagyaraj, prominent actor and director, passes awayVeteran actor-director K. Bhagyaraj passes away in Chennai due to cardiopulmonary arrest Published - June 27, 2026 10:51 am IST
