Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja He passed away in Chennai at the age of 84. Bharathiraja was celebrated for bringing rural stories, realistic characters and powerful emotions to the big screen.
Mohanlal he remembers working with the legend
Mohanlal shared screen space with Bharathiraja in Malayalam hit film “Thudarum”.In the film, Bharathiraja played the Stunt Master of Palani Swamy, the mentor of Mohanlal’s character ‘Benz’ Shanmugham.Remembering the veteran filmmaker, Mohanlal wrote, “A director who found poetry in soil, truth in silence and soul in every frame. Sharing screen space with Bharathiraja Sir in Thudarum was an honor I will cherish forever.”He further added, “Rest in peace sir. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations and your presence will be greatly missed.”Mohanlal’s post was flooded with messages from admirers. A fan commented, “Bharati Raja wanted a change in Tamil cinema and his films continue to resonate today, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.”Another admirer wrote, “Your contribution to Tamil cinema is immeasurable and your impact will be felt in generations to come. Rest in peace Sir. Your legacy will live on forever inspiring countless fans and filmmakers. Your work will forever be etched in our hearts.”A third fan shared, “Theni is a great director who is the pride of people. He brought the life of rural people to the screen. We will miss such a legacy in years to come. Rest in peace.”
Tharun Moorthy shares emotional moments
Director Tharun Moorthy also remembered Bharathiraja with an emotional social media post. The filmmaker has shared the photos taken during the making of the film ‘Thudarum’.The pictures featured Bharathiraja along with the cast and crew members of the film. Tharun accompanied the images with a short but touching message.“Thank you Master,” she wrote, adding a broken heart emoji. He also shared another note that read, “Memories Thudarum forever.”
Bharathiraja’s role in ‘Thudarum’
‘Thudarum’ follows Shanmugham, an ex-investigator who leads a humble life as a car service provider.Shanmugham travels to Tamil Nadu to meet his mentor Palani Swamy, portrayed by Bharathiraja. ‘Thudarum’ is one of Bharathiraja’s last performances.
