India, June 27 -- Veteran Tamil actor, director and screenwriter K Bhagyaraj died in Chennai after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 73. His death came as a shock to the Tamil film industry, with several personalities, including Chiranjeevi, R Madhavan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, mourning his demise and paying emotional tributes.

K Bhagyaraj's mortal remains were brought to his residence in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited the actor's home to pay his last respects and was seen consoling Bhagyaraj's son, actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, who was visibly devastated and broke down in tears. The Chief Minister hugged him and was later seen comforting Bhagyaraj's wife, Poornima, before leaving the residence.

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