Bharathiraja Health Update: Legendary Filmmaker Stable; Directors RK Selvamani, AR Murugadoss, Ameer Urge Fans To Avoid Falling For Fake News

Legendary film director Bharathiraja was hospitalised in Chennai a few days ago after complaining of breathlessness. The 84-year-old filmmaker was rushed to MGM Healthcare, where he is currently being

treated by a team of doctors. The medical centre has issued a statement confirming that his condition is stable and that he will continue to receive treatment in the Critical Care Unit.Following this, several prominent filmmakers from the Tamil film industry visited the veteran director. They later took to social media to share a video from the hospital premises, speaking about his well-being and urging fans not to believe fake news regarding Bharathiraja’s health. While director RK Selvamani is seen addressing the camera in the video, Madharasi director A.R. Murugadoss, producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu, and Paruthiveeran director Ameer are also seen standing beside him.Bharathiraja Health Update: Filmmaker’s Condition Stable; Popular Tamil Directors Issue Caution After VisitR.K. Selvamani, the current Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Directors Association, released a video in which he revealed that Bharathiraja has been diagnosed with pneumonia. He said, “Over the last few days, we have seen several fake news reports about Bharathiraja’s health in the media. To clarify this, we came to visit him. He has been diagnosed with pneumonia, but his condition is stable. Please do not share fake news and wait for official updates from the hospital authorities.”

Director and politician Seeman, along withChitra Lakshmanan and Lingusamy, were also seen in the video.

A medical bulletin released on Saturday (January 3) stated, “Mr Bharathiraja, renowned movie director, is presently admitted at MGM Healthcare, Aminjikkarai, following complaints of breathlessness. He is receiving appropriate medical care in the intensive care unit. His clinical condition is stable, and he continues to be under close monitoring by our team of medical experts. With appropriate support, his vital parameters remain within normal limits. He is responding satisfactorily to the ongoing treatment. Further updates will be communicated as and when deemed necessary.”About BharathirajaIn 2025, Bharathiraja suffered a personal tragedy with the passing of his son Manoj at the age of 48. Bharathiraja made his directorial debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile and went on to helm acclaimed films such as Kizhake Pogum Rail, Sigappu Rojakkal, Alaigal Oivathillai, Kaadhal Oviyam, and Mudhal Mariyathai. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2004.