Bharathiraja

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.

Known For

Thiruchitrambalam
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Kurangu Bommai
Vaathi
Pandiya Naadu
Seethakathi
Birth Location Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Born 1941-07-17

Movies

2024
Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya
2023
Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
2023
Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)
2023
Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022
Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022
Rocky as Manimaran
2021
Eeswaran as Periyasamy
2021
Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman
2019
Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu
2019
Seethakathi as Himself
2018
Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram
2017
Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
2014
Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram
2013
Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan
2010
Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam
2004
Idhayam as Special Appearance
1991
1984
Kallukul Eeram as Self
1980

Movies

2020
2020
Annakodi Producer
2013
Annakodi Writer
2013
Annakodi Director
2013
Bommalattam Dialogue
2008
Bommalattam Screenplay
2008
Bommalattam Story
2008
Bommalattam Director
2008
Bommalattam Producer
2008
2004
Eera Nilam Screenplay
2003
Eera Nilam Director
2003
Kadal Pookkal Director
2001
Taj Mahal Director
1999
Tamizh Selvan Screenplay
1996
Tamizh Selvan Director
1996
Anthimanthaarai Playback Singer
1996
Anthimanthaarai Screenplay
1996
Anthimanthaarai Director
1996
Pasumpon Director
1995
Karuththamma Playback Singer
1994
Karuththamma Producer
1994
Karuththamma Writer
1994
Karuththamma Director
1994
Kizhakku Cheemayile Screenplay
1993
1993
Nadodi Thendral Producer
1992
Nadodi Thendral Screenplay
1992
Nadodi Thendral Director
1992
1991
1991
En Uyir Thozhan Director
1990
Kodi Parakuthu Producer
1989
Kodi Parakuthu Screenplay
1989
Kodi Parakuthu Director
1989
Vedham Pudhithu Screenplay
1987
Vedham Pudhithu Director
1987
Aradhana Screenplay
1987
Aradhana Story
1987
Aradhana Director
1987
1986
1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi Screenplay
1986
1986
1986
1985
1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Screenplay
1985
1985
Karishmaa Story
1984
Mangamma Gari Manavadu Original Story
1984
Pudhumai Penn Screenplay
1984
Pudhumai Penn Director
1984
Mann Vasanai Screenplay
1983
Mann Vasanai Director
1983
Lovers Director
1983
1982
Kaadhal Oviyam Screenplay
1982
Kaadhal Oviyam Director
1982
Tik Tik Tik Writer
1981
Tik Tik Tik Director
1981
Seethakoka Chilaka Screenplay
1981
1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai Screenplay
1981
1981
Kotha Jeevithalu Screenplay
1981
Kotha Jeevithalu Director
1981
Nizhalgal Screenplay
1980
Nizhalgal Director
1980
Red Rose Story
1980
Red Rose Screenplay
1980
Red Rose Director
1980
Kallukul Eeram Screenplay
1980
1979
1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal Screenplay
1979
1979
1979
Solva Sawan Screenplay
1979
Solva Sawan Story
1979
Solva Sawan Director
1979
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal Director
1978
Padaharella Vayasu Original Story
1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail Screenplay
1978
1978
1977
16 Vayathinile Screenplay
1977
16 Vayathinile Director
1977