Condolences poured in from the movie and political world in Tamil Nadu for actor-director Okay. Bhagyaraj, who handed away at age 73 following a coronary heart assault on Saturday (June 27, 2026).
“The passing away of veteran Tamil movie director and author Thiru. Okay. Bhagyaraj is a good loss to the world of cinema,” wrote Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on X. “His distinctive storytelling, artistic brilliance, and immense contribution to Tamil cinema have earned him a particular place within the hearts of audiences. His legacy will proceed to encourage generations of filmmakers and movie lovers. I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his household, pals, and numerous admirers. Might his soul relaxation in peace,” he mentioned.
Asserting that Mr. Bhagyaraj will likely be laid to relaxation with full State honours, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in a publish on X, mentioned: “By way of movies that replicate distinctive storytelling, humour-infused performances, and the profound feelings of rural life and household relationships, Thiru. Okay. Bhagyaraj has carved an eternal place within the hearts of Tamil individuals. His contributions to the Tamil movie world are immeasurable.”
“Every of his creations will endure perpetually as timeless recollections that entertain whereas talking to humanity and social values. His demise is an irreplaceable loss to Tamil cinema. I convey my deepest condolences and sympathies to his grieving household, kin, pals, members of the movie trade, and followers. I pray that his soul rests in peace on the divine toes of the Lord,” Mr. Vijay wrote.
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‘A practical hero’
Former Chief Minister and DMK president M.Okay. Stalin, referring to legendary Tamil movie director and actor Bharathiraja, who handed away earlier this month, mentioned: “Inside only a few weeks of the trainer’s passing, the Tamil movie world has now misplaced his pupil as effectively!”
“In Indian cinema, because the emperor of unfinished screenplays, because the real looking hero who captivated everybody, as a author endowed with the flexibility to navigate complicated conditions with temporary dialogues, and as a unprecedented director who triumphed in each side, Mr. Bhagyaraj made his mark,” Mr. Stalin mentioned in a publish on X.
Expressing shock and unhappiness over his demise, AIADMK basic secretary Edappadi Okay. Palaniswami hailed Mr. Bhagyaraj as a multifaceted persona and a novel screenplay author. He recalled that the connection between AIADMK founder and former Chief Minister, M.G. Ramachandran, and Bhagyaraj was primarily based on mutual affection.
Union Minister of State for Info and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan mentioned: “Having just lately accomplished his 50-year landmark journey within the movie trade and being specifically praised by members of the movie world and followers alike, his demise is an irreplaceable loss to the Tamil movie trade. He has left an indelible mark in Tamil cinema by providing timeless creations centered on humor, household drama and bonding, and social values.”
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran, expressing his condolences, mentioned, “His works proceed to function exemplary classes even immediately on how the screenplay of a movie needs to be structured. By seamlessly mixing easy narratives, humor, household sentiments, and fascinating screenplays in his distinctive type, he has gifted Tamil cinema with timeless creations that may endure for numerous generations.”
Former BJP State unit president Okay. Annamalai mentioned Mr. Bhagyaraj’s demise has come as an excellent shock and prompted deep sorrow. “By way of his movies, he earned the immense affection of the individuals of Tamil Nadu. He was additionally identified for his simplicity and humility,” he mentioned in a publish on X.
Normal secretary of the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK), V.Okay. Sasikala, in a publish, mentioned that Mr. Bhagyaraj had acquired a number of awards. Apart from being an “ardent fan” of M.G. Ramachandran, Mr. Bhagyaraj additionally had respect for Jayalalithaa, Ms. Sasikala mentioned, recalling the interval after they had been each in politics collectively
MP D. Ravikumar, expressing his condolences, mentioned: “Even in movies made primarily for business leisure, he constantly conveyed concepts that inspired social reform. Dying has snatched him away all of a sudden. The void created by his passing in Tamil cinema can by no means actually be stuffed.”
‘His work transcended languages’
Actor-producer Daggubati Venkatesh mentioned on X: “Deeply saddened by the passing of Bhagyaraj sir. His work transcended languages and touched the hearts of tens of millions. I really feel lucky to have been part of movies like Sundarakanda and Abbaigaru, which had been born from his outstanding storytelling. Indian cinema has misplaced certainly one of its best filmmakers. My heartfelt condolences to his household, pals, and numerous admirers.”
Vijay Vasanth, Kanniyakumari MP, posted on X that the demise of Mr. Bhagyaraj, “an impressive director, actor, screenwriter, and dialogue author of Tamil cinema, who has secured an indelible place within the hearts of tens of millions by his multifaceted skills, causes immense grief.” On this sorrowful second, he mentioned he conveys his deepest condolences and sympathies to Mr. Bhagyaraj’s household and pals.
‘King of screenplay’
Actor Sibi Sathyaraj mentioned the king of screenplay isn’t any extra. He mentioned he was saddened to listen to concerning the sudden demise of Mr. Bhagyaraj. This was an enormous loss to the movie trade, he mentioned. He conveyed his deepest condolences to Mr. Bhagyaraj’s household, pals, and followers.
Choreographer, actor, and director Raghava Lawrence mentioned he was deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Bhagyaraj. “His contribution to cinema is unforgettable, and his work has impressed generations. It is a nice loss to the movie trade.”
Movie producer G. Dhananjheyan mentioned he was deeply shocked and devastated by Mr. Bhagyaraj’s demise. He was “my nice pal and help within the movie trade for a few years,” he mentioned.
Actor Rohini Molleti paid her “heartfelt tributes” to Mr. Bhagyaraj and prolonged her “deepest condolences” to his household. “Every time we met, he would fondly name me ‘Pavunu’. Sir, when will we ever see a storyteller such as you once more?” she posted.
Actor Harish Kalyan mentioned Mr. Bhagyaraj’s movies and his writing will “reside on in our hearts perpetually. His legacy of sensible movies and unforgettable performances will proceed to information and encourage us perpetually.”
Printed – June 27, 2026 11:19 am IST
