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MGRs vaarisu and warrior

Actor-director Bhagyaraj shared a profound bond with MGR, who once declared him his cinematic heir. Following MGR's death, Bhagyaraj supported Janaki Ramachandran and even launched a political party. He revived MGR's unfinished film and consistently paid homage to his mentor in his own movies, sparking a cinematic rivalry with T Rajhendar, who was backed by M Karunanidhi. Bhagyaraj also ventured into music composition with successful scores.

28 Jun 2026 1:38 pm