People, Positions and Obituaries · 11 June 2026

Bharathiraja Passes Away as Veteran Tamil Actor-Filmmaker

Exam-focused facts from the 11 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Veteran Tamil actor-filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on June 10 at the age of 84.
  • He made his directorial debut with the film 16 Vayathinile in 1977.
  • He directed nearly 40 films and earned the title "Iyakkunar Immayam", meaning "Peak of Directors".
  • His notable directorial works include 16 Vayathinile, Kizhakke Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Mudhal Mariyathai, Kizhakku Cheemayile, Meendum Oru Mariyathai, and the segment Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal for the series Modern Love Chennai.
  • He collaborated with prominent actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sivaji Ganesan.
  • His acting credits include Aayutha Ezhuthu, Pandianadu, Eeswaran, Thiruchitrambalam, Maharaja, Thudarum, and Pulavar.

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