Veteran Tamil actor, director, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away at the age of 73 due to a cardiac arrest in Chennai. Known as one of the most influential storytellers in Tamil cinema during the 80s and 90s, he directed over 25 films and acted in more than 75 movies. He was famously hailed as the 'cinematic heir' by M.G. Ramachandran. Bhagyaraj was also known for his work in Bollywood, notably directing Amitabh Bachchan in 'Aakhree Raasta'. He is survived by his wife Poornima, son Shanthnu, and daughter Saranya. https://udayavani.com/cinema/veteran-tamil-actor-director-k-bhagyaraj-passes-away-in-chennai-390195 #creator program