K Bhagyaraj Death: Director K. CM Vijay, Rajinikanth get emotional on the demise of Bhagyaraj; Cremation will be held with state honors

K Bhagyaraj Death:Veteran Tamil cinema actor, director, writer and story writer K. There is a wave of mourning in the film world due to the demise of Bhagyaraj. 73-year-old Bhagyaraj died after suffering a heart attack in Chennai. His departure has dealt a big blow not only to the Tamil film industry but to the entire Indian cinema.

Chief Minister Vijay reached home and paid tribute
Of. As soon as the news of Bhagyaraj’s demise was received, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reached his Chennai residence and paid tribute to the late filmmaker. During this time he met the bereaved family and consoled them.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay pays his final respects to the late legendary director K. Bhagyaraj. pic.twitter.com/ao7RCHnv4j

— Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) June 27, 2026

Amidst the emotional atmosphere, the Chief Minister hugged Bhagyaraj’s son and actor Shantanu Bhagyaraj and encouraged him. Shantanu wept bitterly in grief of losing his father. After this, Vijay also met Bhagyaraj’s wife and actress Purnima Bhagyaraj and shared his grief. He spent some time with the family and personally paid tribute to the late actor.

The funeral will be held with state honors
Chief Minister Vijay also tweeted on social media platform X. Paying tribute to Bhagyaraj, his contribution was described as unforgettable. He said that Bhagyaraj has left an indelible mark in Tamil cinema through his direction, acting, dialogue writing and music.

The Chief Minister also announced that in view of his incomparable contribution to the film industry, his last rites will be performed with state honours.

தமிழ் திரியுலகிந் தலைதிரிரிட்டிரி, திரிக்தை திரிர், வாண்கர்த்தா, முணிக்கர் அந்தம் பேன்முத் தரிய் முர் பதித்து திரு. K. बैक्यराज he was deeply shocked and deeply pained by the news of his demise.

Unique story, mixed with comedy… pic.twitter.com/Nun0KZ3biV

— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) June 27, 2026

Rajinikanth arrived for his last darshan
Veteran actor Rajinikanth also K. Reached Bhagyaraj’s residence for his last darshan. He paid tribute to the late filmmaker and met the bereaved family and expressed his condolences.

VIDEO | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Actor Rajinikanth pays tribute to legendary Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj.

K Bhagyaraj, known for his subtle humor and witty dialogues well connecting with the audience, died on Saturday following a cardiac arrest. He was 73.#Bhagyaraj… pic.twitter.com/l3zsXHHtDC

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 27, 2026

The film world paid an emotional tribute
Of. Many big personalities of the Indian film industry expressed grief over the demise of Bhagyaraj. Actor R. Many artists including Madhavan, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan paid tribute to him through social media and remembered his contribution.

K. बैग्यराज अन्या (अंशक्गु 50 years ago) Rajan is no more today. Our cinema says that we have lost two kings in one month.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 27, 2026

Everyone said in one voice that K. Bhagyaraj’s demise is an irreparable loss to Indian cinema and his films will always live in the hearts of the audience.