Renowned filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 84. Known for his realistic portrayal of rural life, he directed over 40 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. A recipient of the Padma Shri and six National Awards, his notable works include '16 Vayathinile'. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a state funeral to honor his immense contribution to Indian cinema. https://sambad.in/entertainment/veteran-tamil-film-director-bharathiraja-passes-away-at-84-indian-cinema-mourns-the-loss-12023547 #creator program