Legendary Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 84 in Chennai due to age-related ailments. Known as 'Iyakkunar Imayam', he revolutionized Indian cinema by bringing filmmaking from studios to real rural locations. He debuted with '16 Vayathinile' in 1977 and directed over 40 films, winning six National Awards and the Padma Shri. His work was instrumental in shaping the careers of stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sridevi. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/cinema/kn/bharathiraja-the-revolutionary-director-who-brought-rural-life-to-the-screen-is-no-more-1265678 #creator program