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Theni to Honor Bharathiraja with Grand Memorial
25 Aug
Summary
- A memorial with a bronze statue will be built for Bharathiraja.
- The project is estimated to cost INR 2.50 crore.
- Kamal Haasan praised the government's timely gesture.
A memorial, complete with a bronze statue, will be established in Theni, the home district of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. This initiative by the Tamil Nadu government aims to honor his significant contributions to Tamil cinema. The announcement was made in the Assembly by Information & Broadcasting Minister Rajmohan.
The estimated cost for this tribute is INR 2.50 crore. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan expressed his deep appreciation for the government's decision, describing it as a timely gesture that recognizes Bharathiraja's talent in capturing the authentic essence of the land on screen.
Bharathiraja's wife, Chandraleela, along with the Directors' Union and numerous figures from the film industry, have conveyed their thanks to the government for this announcement, celebrating the planned honor for the acclaimed director.
