Bharathiraja's final rites to take place with full state honours at his farmouse in Theni tomorrow

Over a prolific career spanning nearly five decades, Bharathiraja helmed more than 40 feature films across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. A Padma Shri recipient and winner of six National Film Awards, the late diector was affectionately revered as "Iyakkunar Imayam" (pinnacle of directors).