K Bhagyaraj through the years: Unseen photos of the legendary actor-filmmaker

Over a career spanning nearly five decades, K Bhagyaraj established himself as one of the most revered figures in Tamil cinema. A celebrated writer, director and actor, he acted in over 75 films and directed more than 20, leaving an enduring legacy through his distinctive storytelling and screenplay craft

Narayani M

Updated:27th Jun, 2026 at 12:36 PM

L - Bhagyaraj with Rathi in Pudhiya Varpugal (1979)

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L - Bhagyaraj and Shobana in Idhu Namma Aalu (1988); R - Bhagyaraj and Radha in Enga Chinna Rasa (1987)

L - Bhagyaraj and Gautami in Rudhra (1991); R - Bhagyaraj and Anu in Chinna Veedu (1985)

Bhagyaraj with Sangeetha in Avasara Police 100 (1990) (R); Bhagyaraj and Khushbu in Amma Vandhachu (1992)

K Bhagyaraj with Tamil writers Kavita, Rajendra Kumar and Jai Manmattan

K Bhagyaraj with Silk Smitha

L - Bhagyaraj in Avasara Police 100 (1990); R - Bhagyaraj and Radha in Enga Chinna Rasa (1987)

K Balachandar being felicitated in the cassete release function of Sundaram +2

Bhagyaraj along with his wife (left); The actor with current DMK Chief MK Stalin; Pics from 2011

L - Actor-director K Bhagyaraj and Pandiarajan at a book release function in 2007; R - Bhagyaraj shooting a film

K Bhagyaraj then and now