Veteran Tamil actor, director and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj died in Chennai after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 73. He was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai's Greenways area following a cardiopulmonary cardiac arrest.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief over the demise of veteran filmmaker, actor and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj and announced that state honours would be accorded during his final journey in recognition of his contributions to Tamil cinema.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister paid tribute to Bhagyaraj's decades-long contribution to the film industry, describing his death as an "irreplaceable loss" to Tamil cinema.

"Upon learning of the passing of Thiru K Bhagyaraj, the preeminent director, actor, screenwriter, dialogue writer, and music composer of Tamil cinema, who left an indelible mark through his multifaceted talents, I am filled with profound shock and deep sorrow," Vijay wrote in a post on X.

He praised Bhagyaraj's storytelling and enduring influence on audiences, writing, "Through films that reflect unique storytelling, humour-infused performances, and the profound emotions of rural life and family relationships, Thiru K Bhagyaraj has carved an everlasting place in the hearts of Tamil people. His contributions to the Tamil film world are immeasurable."