The demise of legendary filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj has left the Tamil film industry in shock. Even friends, relatives, and actors from the film industry pay their respects, actors Suhasini revealed touching information about the veteran’s final moments. Speaking to reporters after paying his respects, he recalled meeting Bhagyaraj a few days before his death and said nothing seemed unusual. His heartfelt words add another emotional note to the farewell of the famous filmmaker, known as the ‘King of Screenplay’.
Suhasini about the last moments of Bhagyaraj
Suhasini revealed that Bhagyaraj had attended Khushbu’s daughter’s wedding in Goa with her family two days before her death. “Bhagyaraj sir left for Chennai that night. We only came back yesterday evening, and none of us thought that this would happen.” Remembering his last morning, he added: “He went for a walk again in the morning. When he returned home, he said he had chest pain, and immediately the family rushed him to Apollo Hospital.” He recalled with emotion, saying, “Until the end, he was a man who kept smiling. He is no longer with us, and I wish his life in peace.
From assistant director to one of the Tamil cinema The best storytellers
Bhagyaraj’s journey in cinema remains one of the best stories of the film industry. Bhagyaraj was born on January 7, 1953, in Vellangovil, Coimbatore. He started his career as an assistant to director G. Ramakrishnan and later under Bharathiraja. Realizing his unique writing skills, Bharathiraja introduced him to films by giving him a role in ’16 Vayathinile.’ Later, he worked in films like ‘Kizhakke Pogum Rail’ and ‘Sigappu Rojakkal,’ but he rose to fame when he acted in ‘Puthiya Vaarpugal’ in 1979.
Tamil cinema bids farewell to ‘King of Screenplay’
The demise of K Bhagyaraj has brought together everyone from the Tamil cinema industry to mourn. Although his friends, students, admirers, and politicians pay tribute to his films, it is also seen as a tribute to his simple nature. It has been very painful considering what Suhasini said about her last meeting with Bhagyaraj, when she was happy and full of energy. Although we are no longer blessed with his presence, the films of K. Bhagyaraj will live for many generations.