Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Bharathiraja to be laid to rest with full state honours, Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini says ‘he is like a teacher to my husband’

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: 'I lost the two pillars of my life”: Radikaa Sarathkumar pays emotional tribute to Bharathiraja

Paying a heartfelt tribute to Bharathiraja, the actor Radikaa Sarathkumar shared an emotional note remembering the legendary filmmaker as one of the two most important people in his life. Mourning the loss of his mentor, he expressed gratitude to everyone who stood by him during this difficult time and said that the lessons taught by Bharathiraja would remain with him forever. She wrote, "There are two people who made me who I am today. One is my mother, and the other is my guru, Bharathiraja sir. In this single year, I have lost both of these pillars of my life. I cannot describe this pain in words. I find myself unable to express what I feel. My heart is heavy. I bow my head in gratitude to everyone who understood my pain, stood by me, and offered their love and support. Their memories and the life lessons they taught me will continue to guide me forever.”

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Bharathiraja's daughter Janani Iswariya breaks down in grief

During the ongoing funeral proceedings of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, his daughter, Janani Iswariya, arrived with her two sons to pay her final respects. She was overcome with emotions upon seeing her father's mortal remains.

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Suhasini pays emotional tribute to Bharathiraja

Speaking to the media while paying her last respects to veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, actor Suhasini described him as the visionary who transformed the color, character, and identity of Tamil cinema. Remembering his immense contribution to the industry, she said, "The one who changed the color and character of Tamil cinema; we can never forget him."

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Actor and Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini consoles Bharathiraja's wife

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam's wife and actor Suhasini Maniratnam arrived at Bharathiraja's funeral at his hometown, Theni. After consoling Bharathiraja's wife, she told the media, "Bharathiraja is the one who changed the color and character of Tamil cinema..! He is like a teacher to my husband..! I will never forget him.."

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Bharathiraja's sister gets emotional

Emotional scenes unfolded at Bharathiraja's native village as the mortal remains of the legendary Tamil filmmaker arrived for the final rites. Family members and close relatives have been gathering to bid their last farewell. Bharathiraja's sister broke down in uncontrollable tears upon seeing his body.

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Vairamuthu misses Bharathiraja

On Thursday morning, Indian lyricist and poet Vairamuthu shared an old video on X with Bharathiraja and wrote, "From now on, with whom shall I sing? About whom shall I sing?"

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Bharathiraja's funeral will take place at 3 pm

Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja's mortal remains were transported overnight to his hometown. "The family has decided to lay him to rest in the land where he drew his first breath," Vairamuthu told the media. The remains reached his farmhouse at Kaatrodu near Vathalagundu on Thursday morning.The burial will take place at 3 pm.

Vairamuthu also expressed gratitude to the Tamil Nadu government for announcing a police guard of honour for the auteur.

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Lyricist Vairamuthu shared the final rites details of Bharathiraja

The final rites of legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away on Wednesday, will be performed with full state honours at his farmhouse in Theni district on June 11 afternoon, noted lyricist Vairamuthu announced.

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Emotional scenes as Bharathiraja’s mortal remains reach native village

Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja’s mortal remains were transported from Chennai to his hometown near Vathalakundu in Theni district for the final rites. Family members and relatives gathered to bid a tearful farewell, with Bharathiraja’s wife seen weeping inconsolably as loved ones tried to comfort her. The emotional atmosphere deepened as the director’s brother was seen standing alone in grief.

Bharathiraja Funeral UPDATES: Bharathiraja's mortal remains transported to Theni for final rites

Last night, the mortal remains of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja were transported from Chennai to his native district of Theni, where his final rites will be conducted with full state honours. Family members, film industry colleagues, political leaders, and thousands of admirers gathered to pay their last respects before the journey to his hometown. The acclaimed director, who passed away on June 10 at the age of 84, will be laid to rest in the soil that inspired many of his iconic rural narratives, marking an emotional farewell to one of Tamil cinema's most influential storytellers.