Veteran Tamil actor, director, and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj died in Chennai after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 73.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited the actor's home to pay his last respects and was seen consoling Bhagyaraj's son, actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, who was visibly devastated and broke down in tears.
Chiranjeevi and R Madhavan also paid emotional tributes to the late actor on social media, praising his work and contribution to Tamil cinema.
Bhagyaraj was widely regarded as the "King of Screenplay" for redefining mainstream Tamil cinema with relatable middle-class protagonists, witty dialogue, and emotionally engaging narratives.
He made his directorial debut with Suvarillatha Chithirangal (1979) and went on to deliver acclaimed films including Andha 7 Naatkal (1981), Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Chinna Veedu (1985), and Enga Chinna Rasa (1987).
