K Bhagyaraj dies at 73: Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor suffers cardiac arrest

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27 Jun 2026 • 3:56 PM MYT
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Legendary Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj, known for his subtle humour and witty dialogues, well connecting with the audience, died on Saturday following a cardiac arrest, a source in the hospital where he was admitted said.

Bhagyaraj was 73-year-old. A towering figure in Tamil cinema. He left behind a rich legacy as an actor, writer, director and producer.

His roles, mostly drawn from the middle class, held a charm as his exquisite screenplay combined with his on-screen persona.

In a career spanning over five decades, Bhagyaraj gave numerous hits, and some of his celebrated directorial and action works include – Andha 7 naatkal, Mundhanai Mudichu, Chinna Veedu, and Enga Chinna Rasa.

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