Bharathiraja Stable After Hospitalisation; Emotional Toll of Son's Loss Revealed

• Legendary Tamil director Bharathiraja hospitalised at MGM Healthcare, Chennai, since December 27 for respiratory issues.
• Hospital confirms his condition is stable and improving, refuting false reports of his passing.
• Bharathiraja has been deeply affected by the loss of his son, Manoj Bharathiraja, in March 2025, struggling emotionally.
• His brother, Jayaraj Periyamayathevar, stated he constantly looks at Manoj’s photos and breaks down.
• A pivotal figure in Tamil cinema, known for realistic storytelling in the 1970s and 80s.

Why It Matters: Veteran director Bharathiraja is stable in hospital, but deeply impacted by his son's recent passing.