Tamil Cinema Mourns Bharathiraja's Demise; CM Vijay, Suriya Pay Final Respects

The passing of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has left the Tamil film industry in deep mourning. Vijay personally visited Bharathiraja’s residence to pay his last respects and offer condolences to the bereaved family. Tamil star Suriya also visited the veteran director’s home and paid tribute to the iconic filmmaker, whose contributions shaped generations of cinema lovers.

Bharathiraja had been battling health issues for the past few days before passing away. Widely regarded as one of Tamil cinema’s most influential directors, he also earned recognition as an actor. Beyond Tamil cinema, he made a significant impact on Telugu audiences with acclaimed films such as Aradhana and Seethakoka Chiluka. Several prominent personalities from the Telugu film industry, including Chiranjeevi, expressed their condolences on social media, remembering Bharathiraja’s invaluable contribution to Indian cinema.