Bharathiraja: Meet the filmmaker who changed Tamil cinema
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at the age of 84. Known as 'Iyakkunar Imayam,' he was a pioneer who transformed Tamil cinema by shifting the focus toward rural life and realistic storytelling.
Why it matters
He is considered a foundational figure in Indian cinema whose stylistic innovations influenced generations of filmmakers.
Bharathiraja Death: Bharathiraja passes away at 84: Meet the filmmaker who changed Tamil cinema forever; Creator of 16 Vayathinile | Tamil Movie News - The Times of India
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