Veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has made an emotional appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, asking that a monument be built in honor of the legendary filmmaker. Bharathiraja. The acclaimed director, fondly known as ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’, passed away on June 10 after battling age-related health problems. He was buried with full state honors at his native village in Theni district. Weeks after his death, Vairamuthu visited the burial site and revealed his plans to meet the chief minister. Vijay to achieve a permanent landmark honoring the director’s contributions to Indian cinema.
Vairamuthu calls for a memorial at Bharathiraja’s burial site
After paying his respects at Bharathiraja’s memorial, Vairamuthu urged the state government to preserve the site by constructing a permanent memorial. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he wrote, “This is where the great Himalaya of Tamil cinema rests. He sleeps peacefully after a lifetime of tireless work.” He further appealed, “I request the government to build a memorial for Bharathiraja at this very place. I will not hesitate to personally meet Chief Minister Vijay to make this request.His heartfelt plea has sparked conversations about how to honor one of Tamil cinema’s greatest filmmakers with a lasting tribute.
Vairamuthu remembers Bharathiraja’s eternal legacy
In his emotional note, Vairamuthu spoke about Bharathiraja’s phenomenal contribution to the Tamil film industry and the great void created after his death. He called the late director a visionary whose creativity left a mark in cinema by bringing the rural life of Tamil Nadu to the world through films. The lyricist, while lamenting the loss of Bharathiraja, stated that the ‘chariot of art’ lost its guide horses.
Vairamuthu hopes for a lasting tribute to the legendary filmmaker
Vairamuthu further expressed the hope that Bharathiraja’s final resting place would one day serve as a cultural landmark recognizing the director’s cinematic legacy. He explained that a monument built at his final resting place will serve as an example of inspiration for future directors and film lovers. The people of Theni will be proud when a memorial is made in memory of the legend. Vairamuthu’s application has been scrutinized by netizens and celebrities alike who have also acknowledged his great contribution to Indian cinema.