Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness on June 11, 2026, over the passing of Tamil filmmaker Thiru Bharathiraja Ji. In an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office and a corresponding post on social media platform X, Modi described Bharathiraja as a towering figure in the cinema world whose works had transformed Tamil cinema. The Prime Minister specifically highlighted the filmmaker's noteworthy portrayal of rural life in his works. Modi extended his thoughts and condolences to Bharathiraja's family and admirers during this hour of grief, concluding with a prayer of 'Om Shanti' (peace). The announcement was released by the PIB Delhi and is available in multiple Indian languages including Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, and all major South Indian languages.
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