Renowned Tamil filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 84 in Chennai due to age-related ailments and respiratory complications. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the legendary director, praising his contribution to Indian cinema and his ability to capture rural life on screen. Bharathiraja, known as 'Iyakkunar Imayam', directed over 40 films and made his debut in 1977 with the classic '16 Vayathinile'. His final rites were performed with full state honors in his birthplace, Theni. https://odishasambad.in/pm-modi-mourns-bharathiraja-calls-him-towering-figure-of-tamil-cinema-in-tribute/ #creator program