The Tamil film industry is mourning the sudden death of filmmaker K Bhagyaraj as actors, directors, and political leaders gathered to pay their last respects. Some of them were Superstar Rajinikanthwho put the upcoming film ‘Dharman’ on hold to visit one of his close friends in the industry. Rajinikanth He went to Bhagyaraj’s house, put on earrings, and consoled the family members. The actor was seen in tears, remembering the filmmaker with whom he had been friends for decades, as he paid his respects and spoke to the media.
Rajinikanth calls Bhagyaraj a wonderful person
Rajinikanth expressed his grief in a heartfelt speech as he recalled Bhagyaraj’s role in the movie and his relationship with him. “Bhagyaraj was an amazing person. He was an amazing talent. I still can’t believe he’s gone,” he said. The actor is said to have shot for “Dharman”, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. However, soon after hearing about Bhagyaraj’s death, the schedule for the day was cancelled, allowing Rajinikanth to visit the late filmmaker’s home. Her visit showed the respect and love she shares with Bhagyaraj, and tribute videos have been going viral on social media.
A friendship built over many years and an unforgettable partnership
Rajinikanth and Bhagyaraj were friends even beyond their film team. They appreciated each other’s talents and remained friends despite their successes and failures. Rajinikanth did not hesitate to praise Bhagyaraj’s writing skills, and Bhagyaraj himself always spoke highly of Rajinikanth. Their collaboration also extended to movies, with Bhagyaraj writing the story, screenplay, and dialogue for Rajinikanth’s 1982 blockbuster ‘Pokkiri Raja’ directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film became a commercial success and remains one of the most memorable collaborations between the two legends that cemented their professional relationship and friendship.A few weeks after the death of Bharathiraja, Tamil cinema has lost another legendary director with the death of Bhagyaraj. Rajinikanth’s decision to stop the shooting of ‘Dharman’ and pay his last respects in person was a reflection of the deep friendship and mutual respect the two film icons shared over the years.