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
- Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam
- Kalvan
- Kadhale Kadhale
2023
- Modern Love Chennai ... (Director)
- Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)
- Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan
- Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
- Naa Naa
- Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya
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
- Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram
- Annakodi ... (Writer)
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
- Anthimanthaarai ... (Director)
- Tamizh Selvan ... (Director)
1995
- Pasumpon ... (Director)
1994
- Karuththamma ... (Producer)
1993
- Kizhakku Cheemayile ... (Screenplay)
1992
- Nadodi Thendral ... (Director)
1991
- Idhayam as Special Appearance
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu ... (Screenplay)
1990
- En Uyir Thozhan ... (Director)
1989
- Kodi Parakuthu ... (Director)
1987
- Aradhana ... (Director)
- Vedham Pudhithu ... (Director)
1986
- Saveray Wali Gaadi ... (Screenplay)
- Kadalora Kavithaigal ... (Director)
1985
- Mudhal Mariyathai ... (Producer)
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary ... (Director)
1984
- Karishmaa ... (Story)
- Dhavani Kanavugal as Self
- Mangamma Gari Manavadu ... (Original Story)
- Pudhumai Penn ... (Director)
1983
- Lovers ... (Director)
- Mann Vasanai ... (Director)
1982
- Kadhal Oviyam ... (Screenplay)
- Valibamey Vaa Vaa ... (Director)
1981
- Kotha Jeevithalu ... (Screenplay)
- Tik Tik Tik ... (Writer)
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai ... (Director)
- Seethakoka Chilaka ... (Screenplay)
1980
- Red Rose ... (Story)
- Nizhalgal ... (Director)
- Kallukul Eeram as Self
1979
- Solva Sawan ... (Director)
- Puthiya Vaarpugal ... (Director)
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal ... (Director)
1978
- Sigappu Rojakkal ... (Director)
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail ... (Director)
- Padaharella Vayasu ... (Original Story)
1977
- 16 Vayathinile ... (Director)