Tamil actor Dhanush appears visibly shaken at the funeral of veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj, who dies at 73. Multiple outlets report that Dhanush attends the last rites, pays his respects, and comforts Bhagyaraj’s grieving family, including moments where he is seen struggling to hold back tears. Videos shared on social media show Dhanush consoling and hugging family members before leaving, with one report noting he does not speak to paparazzi and is escorted to his car. All accounts describe Bhagyaraj as someone Dhanush greatly admired for his storytelling and screenplay work. They also point to a personal link between the two: Bhagyaraj appears in Dhanush’s directorial debut Pa Paandi (2017), playing the younger version of a character. Sources further state Bhagyaraj dies on June 27, after being rushed to a hospital in Chennai for chest pain and later declared dead, with reports attributing the cause to cardiac arrest. The death triggers condolences across the Tamil film industry, with other celebrities arriving to pay tributes.
Dhanush visibly emotional at K. Bhagyaraj’s funeral, consoles bereaved family
Tamil actor Dhanush appears visibly shaken at the funeral of veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj, who dies at 73. Multiple outlets report that Dhanush attends the last rites, pays his respects, a...
- K. Bhagyaraj, a veteran filmmaker and actor, dies at age 73 on June 27.
- Dhanush attends Bhagyaraj’s funeral and is seen visibly emotional, including moments of crying.
- Dhanush consoles and hugs Bhagyaraj’s bereaved family during the last rites.
- Baghyraj is linked to Dhanush through the 2017 directorial debut Pa Paandi, in which Bhagyaraj appears.
- Reports say Bhagyaraj dies after chest pain and is declared dead in a Chennai hospital, with cardiac arrest cited as the cause.
Tamil star Dhanush was visibly emotional at the funeral of veteran filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, who passed away at 73. Dhanush paid his respects and comforted Bhagyaraj's grieving family. The actor, who deeply admired Bhagyaraj's storytelling, had a special connection as the legendary filmmaker appeared in Dhanush's directorial debut. Bhagyaraj's demise has left the Kollywood industry in mourning.
4 hours agoDhanush broke down in tears while paying his last respects to veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj. The demise of the celebrated filmmaker has left the Tamil film industry mourning, with several celebrities arriving to offer their condolences.As Dhanush attended the funeral, the actor appeared visibly emotional and struggled to hold back his tears. He was seen consoling and hugging the bereaved family members during the last rites.After paying his final respects, Dhanush did not interact with the paparazzi and was escorted to his car. Videos of the emotional moment have since surfaced on social media, leaving fans heartbroken.Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Renowned actor Dhanush arrives at the residence of late actor and director K. Bhagyaraj to pay his tributes. pic.twitter.com/L1x6SfDQJm— IANS (@ians_india) June 27, 2026 TN media is the worst media in in the world #RIPBhagiyaraj #Dhanush pic.twitter.com/SyDczQ8oFL— BIGG BOSS NK (@Biggbossnk) June 27, 2026 Dhanush shared a warm and respectful bond with veteran filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, whom he often regarded as one of Tamil cinema's finest storytellers. While the duo never collaborated on a full-fledged feature film, Bhagyaraj had appeared in Dhanush's 2017 directorial debut Pa Paandi, playing the younger version of Rajkiran's character. The film, which marked Dhanush's debut as a director, revolved around an elderly stuntman revisiting his past and lost love. Over the years, Dhanush had also spoken highly of Bhagyaraj's screenplay writing and filmmaking style. Reports had earlier suggested that the veteran filmmaker was in discussions to collaborate with Dhanush on a new project, although the film was never officially announced. The actor's emotional reaction at Bhagyaraj's funeral reflected the deep admiration and bond he shared with the legendary filmmaker. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@shanthnu) Veteran filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away on June 27 at the age of 73 after suffering a cardiac arrest. According to reports, he complained of chest pain and was rushed to a private hospital in Chennai, where doctors declared him dead. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the Tamil film industry, with several celebrities and political leaders paying their last respects to the legendary filmmaker. He is survived by his wife, actor Poornima Bhagyaraj, son Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and daughter Saranya.
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