Chennai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ila. Shanmuga Sundar, the director of upcoming Tamil crime drama, 'Beep', has now disclosed that one of Indian cinema's greatest screenplay writers, K Bhagyaraj, who had passed away recently, had gifted him a pen after being impressed with his script. Talking to mediapersons, the director said the legendary screenplay writer, director and actor K. Bhagyaraj had lent his voice to 'Beep' as its narrator. Interestingly, Shanmuga Sundar disclosed that Bhagyaraj was initially hesitant to come on board this project. "However, after reading the script, his response changed completely," said the director who went on to add that the veteran director was so impressed with his story that he had presented a pen as a personal gift to him.

Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing shock and profound sorrow at the demise of veteran director K Bhagyaraj, who passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph on Saturday announced full state honours for the iconic director as a mark of respect to the late filmmaker, who has made phenomenal contributions to the film industry. In a statement, which was shared on the official handle of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on X, Vijay expressed profound shock and grief at the demise of one of Tamil cinema's finest directors K.

Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tributes poured in as veteran actor, director and acclaimed screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away in Chennai on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 73. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar led the State in mourning the legendary film-maker, describing his death as an irreparable loss to Tamil cinema and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family. In his condolence message, Chief Minister Vijay said Bhagyaraj’s passing had created an irreplaceable void in the Tamil film industry and recalled his outstanding contribution to film-making through his unique storytelling, memorable screenplays and natural performances.

Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actresses Simran, Suhasini Mani Ratnam and Khushbu Sundar joined scores of fans and film industry professionals in condoling the death of legendary filmmaker K Bhagyaraj, who passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday after suffering a major cardiac arrest. Actress Suhasini Mani Ratnam, who was among those who rushed to the residence of K Bhagyaraj, while speaking to mediapersons after paying her respects to the late director said, "Bhagyaraj sir very happily joined us at the wedding of actress Khushbu's daughter at Goa. While he returned on Thursday night, we all returned only yesterday evening.

Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's finest screenplay writers and eminent Tamil film director and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away here on Saturday after suffering a major cardiac arrest. He was 73. The veteran director and actor, who is considered to one of the legends of the Tamil film industry, is survived by his wife Poornima Bhagayaraj, son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj. Sources close to the actor said that Bhagyaraj complained of chest pain early in the morning and was rushed to a private hospital where he was declared dead.

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