Bharathiraja
Known for Directing
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
Thudarum
2025
as Palani
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Vaathi
2023
as Villager (Special appearance)
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
as Arunmozhivarman
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Selva Nayagam
Pandiya Naadu
2013
as Kalyanasundaram
Rocky
2021
as Manimaran
Thiru.Manickam
2024
as Shanmugam
Seethakathi
2018
as Himself
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023
as Justice Ramanathan
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025
as Rayappan
Kurangu Bommai
2017
as Sundaram
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
as Self
Kalvan
2024
Idhayam
1991
as Special Appearance
Margazhi Thingal
2023
as Ramaiya
Naa Naa
2023
Thiruvin Kural
2023
as Marimuthu