When Bhagyaraj and Bharathiraja together formed a timeless classic with ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary’ | Tamil Movie News

K. BhagyarajHis death has given rise to many fond memories of his glorious filmography. Some of the most famous sections and its association are Bharathiraja making ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary.’ Bhagyaraj wrote the story and screenplay while Bharathiraja directed the film in his own style, turning it into one of the biggest hits of 1985. The unique combination of two stories made it clear that a good story can emerge despite having a different approach.

Bhagyaraj gave Bharathiraja full rights to make ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary’

It is said that when Bhagyaraj handed over the script to Bharathiraja, he told him that although it was his story, he could change anything that suited his style of filmmaking. As reported by Asianet, Bharathiraja took advantage and directed the movie “Oru Kaidhiyin Diary” in his unique style. The leading roles were played by Kamal Haasanwho played two parts along with Revathi, Radha, and Janagaraj. The movie became popular among the people and became a blockbuster movie.

Bhagyaraj later directed the revival of Hindi and Amitabh Bachchan

After the success of the Tamil version, Bhagyaraj decided to remake the story in Hindi as ‘Aakhree Raasta’ with Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. Before the shooting began, Bhagyaraj is said to have explained to Amitabh Bachchan that the Hindi version will carry his style, unlike the Tamil film, which was directed by Bharathiraja in his own way. Amitabh Bachchan agreed to the process, giving Bhagyaraj complete freedom. There were many changes made to the Hindi version of the film, some of which were new and different endings, to ensure that the film was different from the original Tamil film.

Two directors, one story, and two blockbusters

‘Aakhree Raasta’, released in 1986, became a huge hit and added to Amitabh Bachchan’s filmography. This is one of the rare cases in Indian cinema where the same story was shot by two famous directors in two different languages, and both versions became successful films.