Bharathiraja
Known for Directing
Born July 17, 1941
Place of Birth Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Maharaja
2024
as Gopal Thatha
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Thudarum
2025
as Palani
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Selva Nayagam
Vaathi
2023
as Villager (Special appearance)
16 Vayathinile
1977
Director
16 Vayathinile
1977
Screenplay
16 Vayathinile
1977
Story
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Director
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Story
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Screenplay
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
as Arunmozhivarman
Karishmaa
1984
Story
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Pasumpon
1995
Director
Rocky
2021
as Manimaran
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993
Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993
Screenplay
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En Uyir Thozhan
1990
Director
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004
Director
Taj Mahal
1999
Director
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