CHENNAI: (Jun 10) Veteran Tamil cinema director, producer and screen writer Bharathiraja died on Wednesday due to age related complications here, family sources said.
The actor-director, known as a trendsetter for his choice of stories and their treatment, died at his Chennai residence. He was 84.
A multiple national award winner known for his predominantly rural content, Bharathiraja shot to fame with his maiden directorial venture “16 Vayathinile” in 1977. Top actors Kamal Haasan and Sridevi were the lead pair, with superstar Rajinikanth playing the villain in a film that went on to rule the box office. The film is rated one among the best Tamil films even today.
Source: PTI News
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