The genius of K. Bhagyaraj is eternal: Karthik Kumar
Actor and filmmaker Karthik Kumar reflects on the profound influence of veteran director K. Bhagyaraj on his own work. He discusses how his film 'Super Senior Heroes' was a tribute to Bhagyaraj's creative genius and unique cinematic DNA.
Why it matters
It highlights the legacy of influential figures in Indian cinema and the intergenerational exchange of creative ideas.
When I worked with K. Bhagyaraj sir in Super Senior Heroes , I felt like I was tributing a hero from the time I was influenced by cinema. Today, the likes of RJ Balaji, Sivakarthikeyan and Santhanam, all the heroes who are doing comedy, have got it all from the genius mind of Bhagyaraj sir. I wanted to bring this man back to this era and let the youngsters know that this hero should be tributed and never forgotten. That’s the spirit with which I made Super Senior Heroes .
The article is a personal reflection and tribute, lacking political or social controversy.
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