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K. Bhagyaraj

Acting Born Jan 7, 1953 Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits

Biography

K. Bhagyaraj, born on January 7, 1953, was a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, known for his work as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He also worked in Telugu and Hindi films and television. Bhagyaraj won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in Mundhanai Mudichu (1983). Renowned for his storytelling, he was often referred to as the "King of Screenplay in Indian Cinema." In addition to his film career, he edited the weekly magazine Bhagya and authored several novels. He passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 73.

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Full filmography

  • Dada (2023) as Manikandan's father
  • Kuberaa (2025) as Sadhu
  • Idhu Namma Aalu (1988) as Gopal
  • BP 180 (2025) as Lingam
  • Hi
  • Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) as Ponnandi
  • Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (1981)
  • Chinna Veedu (1985) as Madanagopal
  • Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) as Subramani
  • Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006) as Krishnan
  • Thooral Ninnu Pochu (1982) as Chellathurai
  • Dark Giant (2026)
  • Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) as CID Chinna Salem Singaram
  • Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) as 'Petition' Pethuraj
  • Parijatham (2006) as Sampooranam
  • Thupparivaalan (2017) as Muthu
  • Rendu (2006) as CBI Officer
  • Mouna Geethangal (1981)
  • Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) as Azhagappan
  • Darling, Darling, Darling (1982)
  • Munthanai Mudichu (1983)
  • Andha 7 Naatkal (1981)
  • Suyamvaram (1999) as Gnanapithan
  • Bhama Rukmani (1980)