Veteran Tamil Filmmaker K Bhagyaraj Dies At 73 After Heart Attack

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, writer, and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away at the age of 73 in Chennai on Saturday. Reportedly, he died after suffering a heart attack. Bhagyaraj started his career as a writer, and his first film project was the Kamal Haasan and Sridevi starrer Sigappu Rojakkal (1978), for which he wrote the dialogues.

He made his directorial debut with the 1979 release Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, and he also played a pivotal role in the film. Bhagyaraj later directed many popular films like Mundhanai Mudichu, Mouna Geethangal, Chinna Veedu, Enga Chinna Rasa, Thooral Ninnu Pochchu, Sundara Kandam, and others.

Apart from directing and acting in Tamil films, Bhagyaraj also helmed a few Hindi films like Aakhree Raasta, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Mr. Bechara, starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, and Papa the Great. His last film as a director was the 2010 release Siddhu +2, which starred his son, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj.

Bhagyaraj's last film as an actor was the 2025 release BP 180.

K Bhagyaraj Awards

The veteran filmmaker and actor won multiple awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer for Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979), the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), and the SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

K Bhagyaraj Family

Bhagyaraj is survived by his wife, actress Poornima Bhagyaraj, actor-son Shanthanu, and daughter Saranya.

K Bhagyaraj At Khushbu Sundar's Daughter's Wedding

The veteran actor attended actress and politician Khushbu Sundar's daughter's wedding in Goa a few days ago.

The news of Bhagyaraj's death has left the Tamil film industry shocked, and many actors, filmmakers, and fans are mourning his demise on social media.

We at the Free Press Journal pray that his soul rests in peace.