Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Composer, Politician, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1953 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 27, Jun, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 27/06/2026 |
Latest News about K Bhagyaraj
27/06/2026
Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj died in Chennai on 27 June 2026 after a cardiac arrest. He was 73 years old at the time of his death. Major outlets reported the news, confirming the end of a long career in Tamil cinema as a director, actor, writer, and producer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Krishnasaamy Bhagyaraj |
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| Known For | King of Screenplay in Indian Cinema, Mundhanai Mudichu, Oru Kai Osai, Pavunnu Pavanuthan |
| Notable Awards | Filmfare Best Actor Award (Mundhanai Mudichu, 1983), Lifetime Achievement Award (SIIMA) |
| Magazine | Editor of weekly magazine 'Bhagya' |
| Literary Work | Author of 7 novels |
Physical Stats & More
| Complexion | Wheatish |
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| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Assistant Director to Parthiraja on films like '16 Vayathinile', 'Kizhake Pogum Rail', 'Sikku Rojakkal' |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Poornima Bhagyaraj (current), Praveena (deceased) |
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| Children | Saranya Bhagyaraj, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj |
| Parents | Krishnasaamy (father), Amaravathiyammal (mother) |
| Siblings | Saranya (deceased), Shanthanu (deceased) - older brothers |
Relationships & More
| Marriage Date | 07/02/1984 |
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| Family Status | Third son born to parents |
Family
| Father | Krishnasaamy |
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| Mother | Amaravathiyammal |
| Brothers | Saranya, Shanthanu (deceased) |
| Sons | Shanthanu Bhagyaraj |
| Daughters | Saranya Bhagyaraj |
Career
| Active From | 1977 |
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| Debut Movie | 16 Vayathinile (Tamil) |
| Films Directed | More than 25 |
| Films Acted In | Over 75 |
| Languages Worked In | Tamil, Telugu, Hindi |
| TV Serials | Directed and written several Telugu and Hindi TV serials |
| Key Films | Mundhanai Mudichu (1983), Oru Kai Osai (1980), Pavunnu Pavanuthan (1991), Sundara Kandam (1992) |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Watching Movies |
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Style Quotient
| Public Image | Multi-faceted artist: Actor, Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Director, Special Appearance Actor, Producer, Journalist |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known as 'Screenplay King' in Indian Cinema | |
| 2. Wrote and directed Hindi remakes of his Tamil films | |
| 3. Received Lifetime Achievement Award at SIIMA | |
| 4. Worked as assistant director under Parthiraja | |
| 5. Born as the third son in his family | |
| 6. Has written 7 novels including 'Neenga Nenaicha Saadikkalaam' | |
| 7. Died in Chennai after suffering a heart attack at age 73 |