On Tuesday, actor-turned-Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan appreciated the Tamil Nadu Government, led by fellow actor-turned-Chief Minister Vijay, for a memorial hall built in memory of the late filmmaker Bharathiraja.
On X, Kamal Haasan wrote in Tamil, "My heartfelt congratulations to the Tamil Nadu government for announcing that a memorial hall will be established in the very soil of his birth for director Bharathiraja, who captured the scent of the earth on screen. This is a gratitude rendered in the fullness of time."
Minister Rajmohan announced in the Assembly on Monday that a memorial hall will be built in Theni district in honour of late filmmaker Bharathiraja. The announcement was made during the demands for grants for the School Education, Tamil Development, and Information & Publicity departments. As part of the project, a memorial hall featuring a bronze statue of the director will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore.
Renowned actor-filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away on June 10 after suffering for a long time with various health ailments. Bharathiraja's health had been serious ever since his son Manoj passed away due to a cardiac arrest at the mere age of 48, back in March 2025.
Bharathiraja mentored several filmmakers and actors and left behind an enduring legacy with nearly 50 years in the industry. Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile in 1977, a year after his son was born. Some of his popular directorials include Kizhake Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Kaadhal Oviyam, and Mudhal Mariyathai, among others. On the directorial front, his most recent work is a segment from Modern Love Chennai, titled Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal.
On the work front, Kamal Haasan is busy producing Sivakarthikeyan's Seyon and Rajinikanth's Dharman. While his KH237 with Anbariv is halted temporarily, he is working on Kalki 2898 AD and will join hands with Rajinikanth and Nelson for KHxRK Reunion next.
