Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja known for his classic films, simplistic lifestyle and love of nature. Although Bharathiraja lived in a house in Neelankarai, Chennai, he was more attached to his farm in Theni district, where he spent most of his time. The veteran filmmaker chose to lead a quiet and peaceful life in a rural environment rather than an urban one. His farm offered him an environment similar to that depicted in his films.
Theni farm It served as Bharathiraja’s personal retreat
Bharathiraja’s farm in Theni neighborhood of Ghat Road was where he liked to live later. According to News 18, he reportedly spent a lot of time there enjoying nature and its tranquility. It was not unusual for film directors to lead a humble and modest life away from the public eye. The property was also seen in his films, which were inspired by the people of Tamil Nadu.
Neelankarai house kept him connected with Chennai
Apart from his farm, Bharathiraja had a house at Chennai’s Neelankarai Beach, one of the famous coastal areas of the city. This place acted as the filmmaker’s city residence, keeping him associated with the Tamil film industry. But despite having a comfortable residence in Chennai, it was known that he preferred Theni to Chennai.
The farm became the farewell place of the cinema icon
After Bharathiraja’s death at the age of 84, his beloved farm once again took center stage. It became home to hundreds of admirers, politicians and the film industry who came to pay their respects to him. His funeral was also held there by the government with all the honors. This showed how connected he was to his hometown. Till the end, Bharathiraja was bound to the soil and culture from which he came.
