veteran songwriter Bhairamuthu made an emotional plea to the Tamil Nadu government requesting a memorial to be built in honor of the legendary filmmaker. Bharti Raj. The acclaimed director, known as the “Imayam of Yakkuna”, died on June 10 after battling age-related health problems. He was buried with full state honors in his native village in Theni district. A few weeks after his death, Vairamuthu visited the tomb and revealed his plan to meet the Chief Minister victory To secure a permanent landmark in honor of the director’s contribution to Indian cinema.
Vairamuthu applied for a memorial at Bharathiraj’s burial site
After paying his respects at Bharathiraj’s memorial, Vairamuthu urged the state government to preserve the site by constructing a permanent memorial. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he wrote, “This is where the great Himalayas of Tamil cinema rest. After a lifetime of tireless work, rest in peace.” He further appealed, “I request the government to build a memorial for Bharathiraj at this place. I will not hesitate to meet Chief Minister Vijay personally to make this request.“His heartfelt plea has sparked discussions about paying a lasting tribute to one of Tamil cinema’s greatest filmmakers.
Vairamuthu recalls Bharathiraj’s lasting legacy
In his emotional note, Vairamuthu spoke about Bharathiraj’s immense contribution to the Tamil film industry and the huge void created after his death. He called the late director a visionary whose creativity left a mark on filmmaking by bringing rural life from Tamil Nadu to the world through film. The lyricist, while mourning the loss of Bharathiraj said that the “chariot of art” has lost its guiding horses.
Vairamuthu expects a lasting tribute to the legendary filmmaker
Furthermore, Vairamuthu hoped that Bharathiraj’s final resting place would one day serve as a cultural landmark recognizing the director’s film legacy. He explained that a memorial built at his final resting place would serve as an example of inspiration for future directors and cinema-lovers. The people of Theni would be proud to have such a memorial built in memory of the legend. Vairamuthu’s request has been validated by netizens and celebrities who have acknowledged his great contribution to Indian cinema.
