Bharathiraja
Born: 1941-07-17 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Directing
Biography
Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja is an Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 16 Vayathinile (1977) and is known for realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his films. As of 2015, he has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as three Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards, and Nandi Awards.
Filmography
2025
- Thudarum as Palani
- Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan
2024
- Maharaja as Gopal Thatha
- Kadhale Kadhale
- Kalvan
- Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam
2023
- Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)
- Modern Love Chennai ... (Director)
- Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan
- Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya
- Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
2022
- Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
- Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2020
- Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Om
2019
- Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman
- Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu
2018
- Seethakathi as Himself
- Padai Veeran
2017
- Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram
2014
- Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
2013
- Annakodi ... (Writer)
- Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram
2010
- Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan
2008
- Bommalattam ... (Producer)
2004
- Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei ... (Director)
2003
- Eera Nilam ... (Director)
2001
- Kadal Pookkal ... (Director)
1999
- Taj Mahal ... (Director)
1996
- Tamizh Selvan ... (Director)
- Anthimanthaarai ... (Director)
1995
- Pasumpon ... (Director)
1994
- Karuththamma ... (Producer)
1993
- Kizhakku Cheemayile ... (Screenplay)
1992
- Nadodi Thendral ... (Director)
1991
- Idhayam as Special Appearance
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu ... (Screenplay)
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1990
- En Uyir Thozhan ... (Director)
1989
- Kodi Parakuthu ... (Director)
1987
- Vedham Pudhithu ... (Director)
- Aradhana ... (Director)
1986
- Kadalora Kavithaigal ... (Director)
- Saveray Wali Gaadi ... (Screenplay)
1985
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary ... (Director)
- Mudhal Mariyathai ... (Producer)
1984
- Dhavani Kanavugal as Self
- Karishmaa ... (Story)
- Mangamma Gari Manavadu ... (Original Story)
- Pudhumai Penn ... (Director)
1983
- Lovers ... (Director)
- Mann Vasanai ... (Director)
1982
- Valibamey Vaa Vaa ... (Director)
- Kadhal Oviyam ... (Screenplay)
1981
- Seethakoka Chilaka ... (Screenplay)
- Tik Tik Tik ... (Writer)
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai ... (Director)
- Kotha Jeevithalu ... (Screenplay)
1980
- Red Rose ... (Story)
- Nizhalgal ... (Director)
- Kallukul Eeram as Self
1979
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal ... (Director)
- Solva Sawan ... (Director)
- Puthiya Vaarpugal ... (Director)
1978
- Padaharella Vayasu ... (Original Story)
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail ... (Director)
- Sigappu Rojakkal ... (Director)
1977
- 16 Vayathinile ... (Director)