Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, producer and writer K Bhagyaraj died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 73 after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack. He was rushed to Apollo Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him, but he could not be saved. Earlier this year, Bhagyaraj celebrated both his 73rd birthday and 50 years in the Indian film industry. K Bhagyaraj began his film journey as an assistant director to veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja on 16 Vayathinile (1977) before going on to become one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers. Here’s a look at his last public appearance, his remarkable career, and the family he leaves behind.
