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 passed away in Chennai on Saturday, June 27, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. He was 73 years old at the time of his death, having been born on January 7, 1953. The news was widely reported by major outlets including The Times of India and The Star, confirming his legacy as the 'King of Screenplay' in Indian cinema.
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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 |