The multiple shades of ‘actor’ Bharathiraja: ‘Mani Ratnam asked me if I was interested in politics’
Veteran Indian filmmaker Bharathiraja discusses his transition into acting and his perspective on the evolving requirements of the film industry. He reflects on his career and his upcoming role in the film 'Karumegangal Kalaigindrana'.
Why it matters
Bharathiraja is a legendary figure in Tamil cinema, and his insights provide historical context on the shift from traditional star-driven acting to character-focused performances.
“En iniya Tamizh makkale” is a phrase that’s synonymous with the legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, just like his iconic films that emanate the smell of manvasanai and the fresh talent — both behind and in front of the camera — that he has introduced to the industry over the last four decades.
The article is a standard entertainment profile focusing on an artist's career and personal reflections.
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