The legendary director Bharathiraja faces health issues following a tough personal loss
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja has been admitted to a hospital in Chennai after experiencing breathing difficulties. Doctors say his condition is stable, and he is under close medical supervision. Fans and the film community are sending him their best wishes.
A difficult period for the director
His health began to decline following the death of his son some time ago. His son, Manoj Bharathiraja, was also part of the Tamil film industry as an actor and director. The loss has affected him deeply, and his family has been supporting him through this tough period.
Who is Bharathiraja?
Bharathiraja is celebrated for his strong storytelling and realism in Tamil films. He made his directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile in 1977 and has since created many memorable movies like Kizhake Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, and Mudhal Mariyathai. His work has influenced generations of filmmakers and actors in South India.
Since his hospitalisation, fellow filmmakers, actors, and fans have expressed concern and shared their good wishes. The industry continues to rally around him, hoping for a smooth recovery for the director who has shaped Tamil cinema over decades.
