K. Bhagyaraj: key obituary facts
Is K. Bhagyaraj dead? Yes. K. Bhagyaraj died on June 27, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: K. Bhagyaraj's cause of death was reported as Heart attack.
What was K. Bhagyaraj known for?
He was an Indian actor.
More about K. Bhagyaraj
Born: 7 January 1953.
Place of birth: Vellankoil.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, film director, composer, film producer, screenwriter, film actor, director, author.
Nationality: India.
Awards: Filmfare Awards South.
Spouse: Poornima Bhagyaraj, Praveena Bhagyaraj.
Children: Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Saranya Bhagyaraj.
Also known as: Krishnasaamy Bhagyaraj.
Occupations: Film director, Screenwriter, Actor, Composer, Writer, Film producer, Politician.
Years active: 1977–2026.
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Bhagyaraj, the Indian film director and actor known for Andha 7 Naatkal and Mundhanai Mudichu, died on June 27, 2026. He was 73.
Bhagyaraj, born Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj on January 7, 1953, in Vellankoil, worked mainly in Tamil cinema as a screenwriter, composer, film producer and writer, in addition to acting and directing. Over a career that ran from 1977 to 2026, he wrote and directed more than 25 films and appeared in more than 75, including Thupparivaalan. He was also known as an author and had worked under the name Bhagyaraj.