The Tamil film industry is mourning the sudden death of legendary filmmaker K Bhagyaraj as actors, directors and political leaders gather to pay their last respects. was among them Superstar Rajinikanthwho stopped the ongoing shooting of his upcoming film ‘Dharman’ to bid farewell to one of his closest friends in the industry. Rajinikanth He went to Bhagyaraj’s house and offered wreaths to the dead body and consoled the family members. The actor was seen in tears, remembering the filmmaker with whom he shared decades of friendship, after paying tribute and addressing the media.
Rajinikanth called Bhagyaraj a wonderful man
Rajinikanth expressed his grief in heartfelt terms while recalling Bhagyaraj’s contribution to cinema and his personal bond with him. He said, “Bhagyaraj was a wonderful man. He was a wonderful genius. I still can’t believe he is no more.” The actor was reportedly shooting for ‘Dharman’ directed by Aswath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raj Kamal Films International. However, soon after hearing the news of Bhagyaraj’s death, the day’s schedule was canceled allowing Rajinikanth to visit the late filmmaker’s house directly. Her visit reflects the respect and affection she always shared with Bhagyaraj and visuals of the tribute have gone viral on social media.
A friendship and memorable collaboration built over decades
Rajinikanth and Bhagyaraj were friends beyond their film fraternity. They admired each other’s craft and remained friends regardless of their successes and failures. Rajinikanth has never shied away from praising Bhagyaraj’s brilliant writing skills, and Bhagyaraj himself has always spoken highly of Rajinikanth. S. from Rajinikanth’s 1982 blockbuster ‘Pokkiri Raja’. P. Muthurman The film was a huge commercial success and was one of the memorable collaborations between the two legends that strengthened their professional relationship and personal friendship.Just a few weeks after Bharathiraj’s death, Tamil cinema has lost yet another legendary director in the death of Bhagyaraj. Rajinikanth’s decision to postpone the shooting of ‘Dharman’ and pay his last respects in person is a reflection of the deep friendship and mutual respect the two cinema icons shared over decades.
