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An imposing character in the movie market, Bharathiraja was fondly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam (Pinnacle amongst Directors)

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Director Bharathiraja’s body is being transferred to his home town of Theni for the last rites, as relative, movie characters, and admirers pay their aspects, on June 10, 2026.|Picture Credit: Johan Sathyadas J

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Prominent Tamil movie director Bharathiraja died in Chennai on Wednesday( June 10, 2026

  • ). Homages gathered for the ace director who passed away at 84. He had actually been ailing for a long time.

    The last rites of Bharathiraja will be carried out with complete state honours at his farmhouse in Theni district on June 11 afternoon.

    The remains will reach his farmhouse at Kaatrodu near Vathalagundu on Thursday(June 11, 2026 )early morning. Following public tribute, the burial will happen at 3 p.m.

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    An imposing character in the movie market, fondly called Iyakkunar Imayam (Pinnacle amongst Directors), Mr. Bharathiraja won 6 National Film Awards, 4 Filmfare Awards(South), 6 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. More considerably, he contributed in presenting a number of brand-new stars in Tamil movie theater. In a particular relocation, he rechristened lots of stars with names starting with the letter”R”, gifting the market with gifted artistes consisting of Radikaa, Revathi, Radha, Ranjitha and Rekha. The stars who went on to end up being popular figures in the Tamil market consist of Karthik, Pandian, Chandrasekar, Napoleon and Janakaraj.

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    < meta itemprop ="datePublished" material="2026-06-10T10:31:52+05:30"> Watch live: Veteran Filmmaker Bharathiraja dies; homages gather

    • June 11, 2026 12:01

    Bharathiraja’s mortal remains reach Theni

    The mortal remains of famous filmmaker Bharathiraja reached his home town of Theni on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for the last rites.

  • The Tamil Nadu federal government has actually formally revealed that the seasoned director’s body will be put to rest with complete state honours at his farmhouse, situated in between Devadhanapatti and Vatlagundu in the district.

    Following the federal government’s regulation, Theni District Collector R. Vaidyanathan purchased instant preparatory work for the state funeral service. Performing on these directions, Periyakulam Tahsildar Marudhapandi examined the burial website today to supervise the

    plans.

    District authorities are collaborating comprehensive security, crowd control, and logistical steps, as a great deal of movie characters, politicians, and public fans are anticipated to get here to pay their last aspects to the renowned filmmaker who redefined rural styles in Tamil movie theater.- PTI

    • June 11, 2026 10:42

    Revanth Reddy applauds Bharathiraja for his recognized service

    Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy condoled the death of seasoned director Bharathiraja. Mr. Reddy stated Bharathiraja left an enduring mark on the movie market with his contributions covering 4 years. He applauded the movie director for his prominent service to

  • Indian movie theater by helming many varied and message-oriented movies throughout different languages. -[ 19460026]PTI

    • June 11, 2026 10:28

    Bharathiraja was an imposing figure of the movie theater world: PM Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 11 revealed sorrow over the diing of the seasoned director, manufacturer and screen author.

    “The death of Thiru Bharathiraja Ji is extremely saddening. He was an imposing figure of the movie theater

    world whose works changed Tamil movie theater. Especially noteworthy was his representation of rural life. My ideas are with his household and admirers in this hour of sorrow. Om Shanti,”Mr. Modi stated in a post on X. – PTI

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    June 11, 2026 09:36

    Replug: ‘Guess the climax if you can’: The day Bharathiraja challenged movie critics

    With a spring in his action, Bharathiraja stepped with confidence onto the dais of Nungambakkam’s Four Frames sneak peek theatre. It was the intermission of his 2008 movie, Bommalattamand the veteran filmmaker had something to ask the movie critics and reporters who had actually put together to enjoy the motion picture.

    It was a difficulty.

    “You have actually all enjoyed Bommalattam till this l point. Can any of you think what will occur in the end? If you can, please satisfy me outdoors. “

    ‘Guess the climax if you can’: The day Bharathiraja challenged movie critics[ 19460057]

    At a 2008 press screening of ‘Bommalattam’, Bharathiraja attempted movie critics to think the film’s ending. An appearance back at this uncommon minute that showcased the director’s style for thriller.

    June 11, 2026 09:34

    Replug: Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja: a relationship that ups and downs

    It was a relationship that weathered difficulty, hardship and misfortune before every one of the friends scaled terrific heights in the movie world. The relationship in between Bharathiraja, master Ilaiyaraaja, his bros Gangai Amaran and the late Bhaskar covers over half a century, though it had its share of ups and downs. Bharathiraja and Ilaiyaraaja parted methods after interacting for several years, however ultimately revived their relationship.

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    June 11, 2026 09:33

    Replug: Bharathiraja’s work of art motion picture ‘Mudhal Mariyathai’: a Russian connection and preliminary misgivings

    Among director Bharathiraja’s work of arts, Mudhal Mariyathaiwhich represented the love in between an aging hero and a girl, had its genesis in the romance of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and Anna Snitkina, who was 25 years more youthful than him. Thespian Sivaji Ganesan and Radha played the lead functions in the movie adjustment of the story. The tune Vettiveru Vaasam Vedalapullai Nesammade up by Ilaiyaraaja, encapsulated the story in a nutshell.

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    June 11, 2026 09:11

    Last rites of Bharathiraja to accompany complete state honours in Theni: Vairamuthu

    The last rites of famous Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, who died on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), will be carried out with complete state honours at his farmhouse in Theni district on June 11 afternoon, kept in mind lyricist Vairamuthu revealed.

    The remains will reach his farmhouse at Kaatrodu near Vathalagundu on Thursday early morning. Following public tribute, the burial will occur at 3 p.m.– PTI

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    June 10, 2026 21:44

    Bharathiraja’s body being transferred to Theni

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