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Bharathiraja Final Rites Held in Theni with State Honours
The final rites of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja will be held on Thursday evening in his hometown Theni with full state honours, marking the end of an era in Tamil cinema.
His mortal remains were brought to Theni earlier in the day, where family members, film personalities, political leaders, and fans gathered to pay their last respects to the iconic director. Authorities have made extensive arrangements for the cremation, which is scheduled for 3 p.m., with members of the public allowed to offer their homage before the final rites.
Ahead of the ceremony, DIG Sasi Mohan inspected the venue and reviewed security arrangements, with police personnel deployed across the area to manage the large crowd expected to attend. Actor Suhasini Maniratnam was among those who visited Theni to pay her respects, while several prominent figures from the Tamil film industry have been arriving since news of his passing broke on Wednesday.
Bharathiraja made his landmark directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile in 1977 and went on to become one of the most influential filmmakers in Tamil cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he directed over 40 films and earned the title “Iyakkunar Imayam” for his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. His classic films include Kizhake Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Kaadhal Oviyam, and Mudhal Mariyathai, which continue to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.
His last directorial work was Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal, part of the anthology series Modern Love Chennai on Prime Video. Alongside filmmaking, Bharathiraja also built a successful acting career, with notable appearances in films such as Aayutha Ezhuthu, Pandianadu, Eeswaran, Thiruchitrambalam, and Maharaja. His unreleased film Pulavar will mark his final on-screen appearance.
With his passing, Indian cinema has lost one of its most visionary storytellers, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of filmmakers.
