K. Bhagyaraj (1953-2026)
A look at Bhagyaraj’s impact on Tamil cinema
K. Bhagyaraj is one of the very few directors in the Tamil film industry who has been widely acclaimed for his screenwriting. The actor-director passed away following a heart attack on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
He was Bharathiraja’s favourite assistant director. The guru passed away on June 10, and the disciple followed suit after a fortnight.Earthy humour, man-woman dynamics, and rooted stories defined Bhagyaraj’s legacy.
Acknowledged as an ace wordsmith, and famed for his intutive comic timing, Bhagyaraj believed that out of crisis, comes comedy. He was known for helming more than 25 films. A gifted writer, one who could seamlessly blend humour, emotions, and sharp social takes.
Here are articles on him covered by The Hindu.In pictures: K Bhagyaraj, the master storytellerK. Bhagyaraj and Radhika in the Tamil movie 'Dhavani Kanavugal' (1984).
Bhagyaraj and Sivaji Ganesan in 'Dhavani Kanavugal' (1984).Radhika, Pandaribai, and Bhagyaraj in a still from `Bhama Rukmani' (1980).Bhagyaraj and Swetha Menon in 'Thunai Mudhalvar' (2015).
Bhagyaraj with Urvashi in 'Munthanai Mudichu' (1983).Director Bharathiraja with Bhagyaraj at the inauguration of the Bharathiraja International Institute of Cinema in Chennai on April 14, 2017. D.
Napolean, DMK candidate for Mylapore constituency, with Bhagyaraj, at a public meeting in Adyar, Chennai on April 11, 2006.Bhagyaraj and Radhika in the Tamil movie 'Kumari Pennin Ullathile' (1980).Legendary director K.
Balachander with Kamal Haasan, Bhagyaraj, M.S. Viswanathan, Vasanth, and Dr.
Kamala Selvaraj.Tamil Nadu chief minister M.G.
Ramachandran honours Bhagyaraj during the Best Film Personalities Award for the year 1980-81 at Kalaivanar Arangam, in Madras on August 15, 1982.Rajinikanth with Bhagyaraj in Chennai on June 01, 2005.Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj with his son Selvan Santhanu and daughter Saranya with Chief Minister M.
Karunanidhi.K. Bhagyaraj in Madurai.
Actors Bhagyaraj, Manorama, and Iswarya in Tamil film 'Raasukutti' (1992).1/3 Published - June 27, 2026 02:32 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove Related storiesK. Bhagyaraj passes away: 5 must-watch films of the master writer-directorK.
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Bhagyaraj: Tamil cinema’s master of screenplay and storytellingPolitics: where the versatile Bhagyaraj could not make a dentIn pictures: K Bhagyaraj, the master storyteller‘Great loss to Indian cinema’: Condolences pour in for actor-director BhagyarajThe genius of K. Bhagyaraj is eternal: Karthik Kumar Related Topics Tamil cinema In pictures: K Bhagyaraj, the master storytellerK. Bhagyaraj and Radhika in the Tamil movie 'Dhavani Kanavugal' (1984).
Bhagyaraj and Sivaji Ganesan in 'Dhavani Kanavugal' (1984).Radhika, Pandaribai, and Bhagyaraj in a still from `Bhama Rukmani' (1980).Bhagyaraj and Swetha Menon in 'Thunai Mudhalvar' (2015).
Bhagyaraj with Urvashi in 'Munthanai Mudichu' (1983).Director Bharathiraja with Bhagyaraj at the inauguration of the Bharathiraja International Institute of Cinema in Chennai on April 14, 2017. D.
Napolean, DMK candidate for Mylapore constituency, with Bhagyaraj, at a public meeting in Adyar, Chennai on April 11, 2006.Bhagyaraj and Radhika in the Tamil movie 'Kumari Pennin Ullathile' (1980).Legendary director K.
Balachander with Kamal Haasan, Bhagyaraj, M.S. Viswanathan, Vasanth, and Dr.
Kamala Selvaraj.Tamil Nadu chief minister M.G.
Ramachandran honours Bhagyaraj during the Best Film Personalities Award for the year 1980-81 at Kalaivanar Arangam, in Madras on August 15, 1982.Rajinikanth with Bhagyaraj in Chennai on June 01, 2005.Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj with his son Selvan Santhanu and daughter Saranya with Chief Minister M.
Karunanidhi.K. Bhagyaraj in Madurai.
Actors Bhagyaraj, Manorama, and Iswarya in Tamil film 'Raasukutti' (1992).1/3
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