Veteran lyrics Vairamuthu Made an emotional appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, requesting that a memorial be built in honor of the legendary filmmaker. Bharathiraja. The acclaimed director, popularly known as “Iyakkunar Imayam,” died on June 10 after battling age-related health problems. He was buried with full state honors in his native village in Theni district. Weeks after his death, Vairamuthu visited the grave and revealed his plan to meet the Prime Minister Vijay: to get a permanent landmark honoring the director’s contributions to Indian cinema.
Vairamuthu requested for a memorial at Bharathiraja’s tomb
After paying his respects at the Bharathiraja memorial, Vairamuthu urged the state government to preserve the site by constructing a permanent memorial. Sharing his thoughts on social media, he wrote, “In this place is the great Himalaya of Tamil cinema. Sleep peacefully after a lifetime of tireless work.” He further appealed, “I request the government to build a memorial for Bharathiraja at this place.His heartfelt appeal has sparked conversations about honoring one of Tamil cinema’s greatest filmmakers with a lasting tribute.
Vairamuthu recalls Bharathiraja’s eternal legacy
In his emotional note, Vairamuthu spoke about Bharathiraja’s remarkable contribution to the Tamil film industry and the great void created after his demise. He called the late director a visionary whose creativity made a mark in filmmaking by bringing rural life from Tamil Nadu to the world through films. The lyricist, while mourning the loss of Bharathiraja, says that the “chariot of art” has lost its guiding horses.
Vairamuthu hopes for a lasting tribute to the legendary filmmaker
Furthermore, Vairamuthu expressed the hope that Bharathiraja’s final resting place will one day serve as a cultural landmark that recognizes the director’s film legacy. He explained that a memorial built at his final resting place will serve as an example of inspiration for future directors and cinema lovers. The people of Theni would be proud if such a memorial was built in memory of the legend. Vairamuthu’s plea was scrutinized by netizens and celebrities who also acknowledged his great contribution to Indian cinema.