Bhagyaraj death LIVE: Veteran filmmaker dies at hospital after cardiopulmonary arrest

File image by filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

k. Famous, versatile Tamil film producer Bhagyaraj, who also worked as an actor, producer and composer, passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, following a heart attack at Apollo Hospital.

Sources said he suffered a massive heart attack and was admitted to Apollo Hospital. Efforts were made to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful.

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Earlier this year, Mr. Bhagyaraj celebrated 50 years in cinema on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.

He is survived by his wife Poornima Bhagyaraj and children, actor Shanthanu and Saranya Bhagyaraj.

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He began his film career as an assistant director for the 1977 film 16 Vayathinile to veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away earlier this month.

People inside and outside the film industry have been expressing their condolences on social media platforms.

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