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Kollywood director K. Bhagyaraj breathes his last

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-06-27 13:15:51

Kollywood director K.Bhagyaraj breathes his last. Movie lovers woke up to shocking and tragic news of Kollywood director Bhagyaraj’s death.

K.Bhagyaraj known for his master screenplays and thought provoking stories passed away today. It is coming out that Bhagyaraj suffered massive heart attack and he was rushed to the Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Despite the doctor’s next efforts to resuscitate him, they proved futile.

Bhagyaraj directed 25 films and acted in more than 75 films. He recently attended Khushbu's elder daughter's wedding in Goa. Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj was born in Tamil Nadu's Erode district; he began his journey in the film industry as an assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Bharathiraja before carving out a successful career of his own.

73-year-old Bhagyaraj is survived by his wife, Poornima Bhagyaraj, and their children, actor Shanthanu and Saranya Bhagyaraj. Condolences are pouring in from all quarters to the bereaved family and floral tributes are paid to the departed soul.

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