On Wednesday morning, we got the sad news that the veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 84. He directed many popular Tamil films like 16 Vayathinile, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Seethakoka Chiluka (Telugu), Mudhal Mariyathai, Vedham Pudhithu, Karuthamma, Anthimanthaarai, Kadal Pookkal, and others. His last film as a director was the 2020 release Meendum Oru Mariyathai.
As an actor, he also worked in many South Indian movies. His demise has left the film industry shocked, and many celebrities are mourning Bharathiraja's demise on social media.
Actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay tweeted, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news that the legendary director of the Tamil film industry, Mr. Bharathiraja, has passed away. Director Mr. Bharathiraja made many successful films with a lively life in a rural setting and left his own mark on the Tamil film industry (sic)."
Vijay also visited the late actor's house to pay his last respects. Watch the video below...
Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, wrote, "The news of the death of legendary film director and Padma Shri awardee Shri Bharathiraja is a huge loss for the Indian film industry (sic)."
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal posted on X, "A director who found poetry in the soil, truth in silence, and soul in every frame. Sharing screen space with Bharathiraja Sir in Thudarum was an honour I will cherish forever. Rest in peace, Sir. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations, and your presence will be deeply missed (sic)."
Actor Prakash Raj tweeted, "#Bharathiraja sir .. 💔💔💔Will miss you my darling .. your love for life.. inspiring conversations.. and your memorable moments of cinema.. Thank you for everything. Love you. May your soul rest in peace (sic)."
Chiranjeevi tweeted, "Indian cinema has lost one of its greatest storytellers, #Bharathiraja garu. He transformed the fragrance of village soil, the beauty of human relationships, the innocence of love, and the emotions of ordinary people into timeless cinematic poetry. His films touched millions of hearts and inspired generations of filmmakers (sic)."
We at The Free Press Journal also pray that his soul rests in peace.
