Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja continues to remain under medical care. He was hospitalised late last month. Now the doctors have confirmed that his condition is stable and improving although he continues to be in the ICU. The hospital shared that they have been treating the veteran director in an official statement addressing concerns and dismissing false reports surrounding his health.

Doctors share update on Bharathiraja's hospitalisation

Filmmaker Bharathiraja was admitted to MGM Healthcare in Aminjikkarai, Chennai, on December 27, 2025, after he complained of breathing difficulties. In the following days, several reports emerged claiming that the filmmaker had passed away. This led to the hospital releasing a detailed medical update.