K Bhagyaraj, veteran writer, director, and actor, was known for his inventive screenplays. His storytelling formula influenced a generation of Tamil filmmakers. Here are some rare pictures of Bhagyaraj, who passed away at 73 years on June 27, 2026,
Bhagyaraj and Sivaji Ganesan in 'Dhavani Kanavugal' (1984).
Radhika, Pandaribai, and Bhagyaraj in a still from `Bhama Rukmani' (1980).
Bhagyaraj and Swetha Menon in 'Thunai Mudhalvar' (2015).
Bhagyaraj with Urvashi in 'Munthanai Mudichu' (1983).
Director Bharathiraja with Bhagyaraj at the inauguration of the Bharathiraja International Institute of Cinema in Chennai on April 14, 2017.
D. Napolean, DMK candidate for Mylapore constituency, with Bhagyaraj, at a public meeting in Adyar, Chennai on April 11, 2006.
Bhagyaraj and Radhika in the Tamil movie 'Kumari Pennin Ullathile' (1980).
Legendary director K. Balachander with Kamal Haasan, Bhagyaraj, M.S. Viswanathan, Vasanth, and Dr. Kamala Selvaraj.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M.G. Ramachandran honours Bhagyaraj during the Best Film Personalities Award for the year 1980-81 at Kalaivanar Arangam, in Madras on August 15, 1982.
Rajinikanth with Bhagyaraj in Chennai on June 01, 2005.
Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj with his son Selvan Santhanu and daughter Saranya with Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi.
K. Bhagyaraj in Madurai.
Actors Bhagyaraj, Manorama, and Iswarya in Tamil film 'Raasukutti' (1992).
Published - June 27, 2026 02:14 pm IST