K. Bhagyaraj: the quintessential man-next-door hero of Tamil cinema

June 27, 2026 admin

K. Bhagyaraj and Radhika in a still from ‘Dhavani Kanavugal’. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Earthy humour, man-woman dynamics, and rooted stories defined K. Bhagyaraj’s legacy. The ace director and actor, who passed away on Saturday (June 27, 2026), was Bharathiraja’s favourite assistant director. The guru passed away on June 10, and the disciple…

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