Veteran Tamil director, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj was cremated with full honors at the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium in Chennai on Sunday, a day after he died of cardiac arrest.
He was 73 years old.On Sunday, Bhagyaraj’s remains were carried in a funeral procession through the streets of Chennai to the crematorium. Actors R Parthiban and R Sarathkumar joined his family members in carrying the coffin during the procession. The procession was accompanied by a floral tribute inscribed with the words ‘With Love, Yours, Bhagyaraj’, along with a picture of Bhagyaraj and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran.Before cremation, Bhagyaraj was conferred full state honors in recognition of his immense contribution to Tamil cinema. His last rites were performed in the presence of family members, colleagues and close friends from the industry.Bhagyaraj’s final outing witnessed an outpouring of grief from family members, colleagues, political leaders and thousands of fans, who gathered to bid farewell to one of Tamil cinema’s most influential storytellers.
His mortal remains were kept at his residence in Nungambakkam on Saturday, where actors, filmmakers, politicians and fans paid their last burying throughout the day.Among those who visited Rajinikanth’s residence were Kamal Haasan,
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Sivakarthikeyan, Karthi, R Sarathkumar, Khushboo Sundar, C Sundar, and many other prominent members of the Tamil film industry. One of the most emotional moments came when Dhanush was seen breaking down while paying his respects, with pictures of the actor struggling to hold back his tears being widely shared on social media.Shortly after news of his death emerged on Saturday, condolences poured in from across film and political circles. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Khushboo Sundar, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sivakarthikeyan,
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Bhagyaraj was remembered by many others as a visionary film director, gifted writer and teacher whose films left an indelible mark on Tamil cinema. Political leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, also expressed their condolences, recognizing his lasting contribution to the state’s cultural landscape.Born in Vilancoil in Erode district, Bhagyaraj has built an extraordinary career spanning decades. He excelled as a director, actor, screenwriter, dialogue writer, and music composer, gaining fame for his distinctive storytelling, relatable characters, and sharp sense of humor. His legacy continues to inspire generations of filmmakers and audiences alike.
