Bharathiraja's final rites to be held with full state honours in his hometown Theni on June 11

Legendary Tamil filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, due to age-related illness at the age of 84.  As per PTI, his final rites will be conducted with full state honours at his farmhouse in Theni district on Thursday, June 11, 2026, afternoon. This was announced by noted lyricist Vairamuthu while speaking on behalf of the bereaved family.