Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Veteran Tamil Director Bharathiraja Hospitalized in Chennai
Bharathiraja is a famous Tamil movie director who is 84 years old.
He was recently taken to the hospital in Chennai because he had trouble breathing.
The doctors say he is now stable and getting better care.
He has made many famous movies and won many awards, including the Padma Shri.
Last year, he lost his son, Manoj, which was very hard for him.
He was last seen in the movie 'Thudarum' and worked on a segment called 'Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal' for 'Modern Love Chennai'.
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, 84, was hospitalized in Chennai due to breathlessness.
His condition is stable, and he is receiving medical care in the intensive care unit at MGM Hospitals.
Bharathiraja is known for directing several acclaimed films and has won numerous awards, including the Padma Shri in 2004.
He recently lost his son, Manoj, who passed away at the age of 48 due to a cardiac arrest.
His last on-screen appearance was in the movie 'Thudarum', and his last work as a filmmaker was a segment in 'Modern Love Chennai'.
- Who
- Bharathiraja, an 84-year-old veteran Tamil filmmaker
- What
- Was hospitalized due to breathlessness and is currently in a stable condition
- When
- Recently hospitalized, with previous reports of illness on 27 December
- Where
- MGM Hospitals, Aminjikkarai, Chennai
- Why
- Due to breathlessness and respiratory issues
- Name
- Bharathiraja
- Age
- 84
- Occupation
- Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
- Current Status
- Stable
- Hospital
- MGM Hospitals, Chennai
- Reason for Hospitalization
- Breathlessness
- Notable Works
- 16 Vayathinile, Kizhake Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Kaadhal Oviyam, Mudhal Mariyathai
- Awards
- Six National Film Awards, Four Filmfare Awards South, Six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, One Nandi Award, Padma Shri (2004)
