The Economic Times

Bharathiraja cause of death: Veteran Tamil actor-filmmaker dies at 84, one year after son Manoj passed away

Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a pivotal figure in Tamil cinema, has passed away at 84 in Chennai. Revered for bringing rural life and raw emotions to the screen, his directorial debut in 1977 marked a turning point. Bharathiraja's legacy includes nearly 40 films and a profound influence on storytelling and actors. Read on!