Legendary Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj died of severe cardiac arrest at a private hospital on Saturday. Throughout his illustrious career, the veteran artist has left a remarkable legacy in the Indian film industry. He has directed many blockbusters and is loved by the audience. In honor of him, let’s take a look at some of his most iconic films that established him as one of the finest Tamil filmmakers.
‘tora ninu bochu ‘
Directed by K. Bhagyaraj, the film is a romantic family drama that became a huge success after its release in 1982. It tells the story of two lovers facing family opposition and pressure. In the movie, Chelladurai and Mangalam fall in love while planning an arranged marriage. However, the two were forced to separate because the groom’s family demanded an unreasonable dowry.
‘Mona Gisangar ‘
Mouna Geethangal is another romantic comedy family drama starring Bhagyaraj and Saritha. The film revolves around love, marriage, misunderstandings and forgiveness in a sensitive manner. It focuses on the emotional impact of marriage. With great performances and relatable characters, it connected well with the audience and became a commercial hit.
‘Diary of Oru Kediyin ‘
The film is a 1985 crime thriller that also features another Tamil film legend, Kamal Haasan. The film follows one man’s journey to seek justice after spending years in prison for a horrific crime he did not commit. He came back to take revenge on the three strong men who were truly responsible.
‘Ahri Rasta ‘
The film was released in 1986 and starred two Bollywood superstars including Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi. In the movie, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, we see Big B playing the dual role of father and son. This action thriller tells the story of one man’s quest to seek revenge against corrupt individuals. The film was a huge commercial success in Hindi cinema.
‘sundarakandham ‘
The film is a comedy about a young student who has a crush on her teacher, who shows no interest in her. However, things take a complicated turn when the professor gets married and she continues to cause trouble in his life. Bajiraj’s witty writing, simple direction and engaging script help the film become a successful entertainer.
