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Bhagyaraj(1953-2026)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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Bhagyaraj
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Bhagyaraj was born on 7 January 1953 in Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Oru Kai Osai (1980), Munthanai Mudichu (1983) and Aakhree Raasta (1986). He was married to Poornima Jayaram and Praveena Bhagyaraj. He died on 27 June 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
BornJanuary 7, 1953
DiedJune 27, 2026(73)
BornJanuary 7, 1953
DiedJune 27, 2026(73)
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    • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Oru Kai Osai (1980)
Oru Kai Osai
7.0
  • Chinna Pannai
  • 1980
Munthanai Mudichu (1983)
Munthanai Mudichu
7.3
  • Vaathiyar
  • 1983
Aakhree Raasta (1986)
Aakhree Raasta
7.1
  • Writer(as K. Bhagya Raj)
  • 1986
Pavunnu Pavanuthan (1991)
Pavunnu Pavanuthan
6.8
  • Actor
  • 1991

Credits

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Actor

  • Love and War
    • Post-production
  • Evam Karthik Untitled Film
    • Production Unknown
  • Dark (2026)
    Dark
    5.9
    • 2026
  • Dark Giant (2026)
    Dark Giant
    5.7
    • 2026
  • Daniel Balaji and Tanya S Ravichandran in BP180 (2025)
    BP180
    7.2
    • (credit only)
    • 2025
  • Andha 7 Naatkal (2025)
    Andha 7 Naatkal
    7.4
    • 2025
  • Nagarjuna Akkineni, Thota Tharani, Devi Sri Prasad, Dhanush, Suniel Narang, Thotta Tharani, Sekhar Kammula, Karthika Srinivas, Jim Sarbh, Niketh Bommi, and Rashmika Mandanna in Kuberaa (2025)
    Kuberaa
    6.4
    • Beggar
    • 2025
  • Enai Sudum Pani (2025)
    Enai Sudum Pani
    4.7
    • Karunakaran
    • 2025
  • 35-Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024)
    35-Chinna Katha Kaadu
    7.9
    • Principal Bucchi Reddy
    • 2024
  • PT Sir (2024)
    PT Sir
    6.8
    • Judge
    • 2024
  • Moondram Manithan (2023)
    Moondram Manithan
    4.6
    • 2023
  • Sarakku (2023)
    Sarakku
    4.0
    • 2023
  • Bhagyaraj and PGS Spence in 3.6.9 (2023)
    3.6.9
    6.4
    • Father Benet Castro
    • 2023
  • Arya in Kather Basha Endra Muthuramalingam (2023)
    Kather Basha Endra Muthuramalingam
    4.4
    • 2023
  • Allantha Doorana (2023)
    Allantha Doorana
    7.6
    • Raja
    • 2023
  • Bhagyaraj, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Aparna Das, and Kavin Raj in Dada (2023)
    Dada
    8.1
    • Manikandan's Father
    • 2023
  • Super Senior Heroes (2022)
    Super Senior Heroes
    5.3
    • Ganeshan
    • 2022

Writer

  • Pellaindi Kaani
    4.8
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • V. Ravichandran in Ravi Shastri (2006)
    Ravi Shastri
    5.0
    • story - film Idhu Namma Aalu
    • 2006
  • Chokka Thangam (2003)
    Chokka Thangam
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 2003
  • Vishalakshmanna Ganda (2001)
    Vishalakshmanna Ganda
    • story
    • 2001
  • Jyotika, Simran, Vivek, and Shaam in 12 B (2001)
    12 B
    6.4
    • screenplay
    • 2001
  • Pandiarajan in Kabadi Kabadi (2001)
    Kabadi Kabadi
    5.6
    • Writer (as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 2001
  • Papa the Great (2000)
    Papa the Great
    5.4
    • screenplay
    • story (as K. Bhagyaraj, as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 2000
  • Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
    Gharwali Baharwali
    4.7
    • story (as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 1998
  • Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998)
    Vaettiya Madichu Kattu
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 1998
  • Abbai Gari Pelli (1997)
    Abbai Gari Pelli
    6.6
    • story
    • 1997
  • Gnanapazham
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in Mr. Bechara (1996)
    Mr. Bechara
    5.5
    • screenplay
    • story (as K. Bhagyaraj, as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 1996
  • Adhirindhi Alludu (1996)
    Adhirindhi Alludu
    8.5
    • story
    • 1996
  • Thaikulame Thaikulame (1995)
    Thaikulame Thaikulame
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Juhi Chawla, Karisma Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor in Andaz (1994)
    Andaz
    4.5
    • story (as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 1994

Director

  • Mouna Geethanagal (2017)
    Mouna Geethanagal
    7.3
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Siddhu +2 (2010)
    Siddhu +2
    4.2
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Parijatham (2006)
    Parijatham
    5.6
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Chokka Thangam (2003)
    Chokka Thangam
    6.3
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Papa the Great (2000)
    Papa the Great
    5.4
    • Director (as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 2000
  • Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998)
    Vaettiya Madichu Kattu
    6.0
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in Mr. Bechara (1996)
    Mr. Bechara
    5.5
    • Director (as K. Bhagyaraj)
    • 1996
  • Bhagyaraj and Meena in Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)
    Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Veetla Visheshanga (1994)
    Veetla Visheshanga
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Sundara Kandam (1992)
    Sundara Kandam
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Rasukutty (1992)
    Rasukutty
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Pavunnu Pavanuthan (1991)
    Pavunnu Pavanuthan
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Avasara Police 100 (1990)
    Avasara Police 100
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Aararo Aariraro (1989)
    Aararo Aariraro
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Enga Chinna Rasa (1987)
    Enga Chinna Rasa
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1987

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • K. Bagyaraj
  • Born
    • January 7, 1953
    • Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Died
    • June 27, 2026
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India(Heart Attack)
  • Spouses
      Poornima Jayaram1984 - June 27, 2026 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Shanthnu Bhagyaraj
  • Parents
      Krishnasaamy Bhagyaraj

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  • Nickname
    • Ungal Bhagyaraj

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