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Veteran director-actor K Bhagyaraj passes away as movie industry mourns
Veteran filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, aged 73, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of award-winning films and an indelible mark on Tamil cinema. Tributes pour in.
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India TV News
· Jun 27, 2026
Veteran filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies at 73; all about his family, wife Poornima and son Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj has passed away at the age of 73 at a hospital in Chennai after suffering cardiac arrest. His death has left the film industry in deep shock and mourning.
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The ‘Back to the Future’ actor made an acting return after stepping away in 2020 due to memory and speech issues from Parkinson’s disease.
Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
Deyemi Okanlawon opens up about quitting acting for a 9-5 job
Actor Deyemi Okanlawon revealed why he quit acting for a 9-5 job in 2019 and shared what eventually made him return to the Nollywood movie industry in 2021
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Related coverage for "Veteran director-actor K Bhagyaraj passes away as movie industry mourns": India TV News — Veteran filmmaker K Bhagyaraj dies at 73; all about his family, wife Poornima and son Shanthanu Bhagyaraj. The Hollywood Reporter — Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role. Legit.ng — Deyemi Okanlawon opens up about quitting acting for a 9-5 job. Metro — James Van Der Beek’s final acting role leaves heartbroken viewers ‘sobbing’