Bharathiraja
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.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
123
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-07-17 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Acting
2025
Thudarum as Palani2025
Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan2024
Maharaja as Gopal Thatha2024
Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam2024
Kalvan as Not available2024
Kadhale Kadhale as Not available2023
Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)2023
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan2023
Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu2023
Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya2022
Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.2022
Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan2021
Rocky as Manimaran2021
Eeswaran as Periyasamy2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Om2019
Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman2019
Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu2018
Padai Veeran as Not available2018
Seethakathi as Himself2017
Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance2013
Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam1984
Dhavani Kanavugal as SelfNaN
Naa Naa as Not availableNaN
Valli Mayil as Not available2010
Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan1991
Idhayam as Special Appearance1991
Thanthu Vitten Ennai as Not available1980
Kallukul Eeram as SelfCrew
2023
Modern Love Chennai Director2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai Screenplay2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai Story2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai Director2013
Annakodi Writer2013
Annakodi Director2013
Annakodi Producer2008
Bommalattam Producer2008
Bommalattam Director2008
Bommalattam Dialogue2008
Bommalattam Story2008
Bommalattam Screenplay2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Director2003
Eera Nilam Director2003
Eera Nilam Screenplay2001
Kadal Pookkal Director1999
Taj Mahal Director1996
Anthimanthaarai Director1996
Anthimanthaarai Screenplay1996
Anthimanthaarai Playback Singer1996
Tamizh Selvan Director1996
Tamizh Selvan Screenplay1995
Pasumpon Director1994
Karuththamma Producer1994
Karuththamma Director1994
Karuththamma Writer1994
Karuththamma Playback Singer1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile Director1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile Screenplay1992
Nadodi Thendral Director1992
Nadodi Thendral Screenplay1992
Nadodi Thendral Producer1991
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Screenplay1991
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Director1990
En Uyir Thozhan Director1989
Kodi Parakuthu Director1989
Kodi Parakuthu Screenplay1989
Kodi Parakuthu Producer1987
Vedham Pudhithu Director1987
Aradhana Director1987
Vedham Pudhithu Screenplay1987
Aradhana Story1987
Aradhana Screenplay1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi Director1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi Story1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi Screenplay1986
Kadalora Kavithaigal Director1986
Kadalora Kavithaigal Screenplay1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Director1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Screenplay1985
Mudhal Mariyathai Director1985
Mudhal Mariyathai Producer1984
Karishmaa Story1984
Pudhumai Penn Director1984
Mangamma Gari Manavadu Original Story1984
Pudhumai Penn Screenplay1983
Mann Vasanai Director1983
Mann Vasanai Screenplay1983
Lovers Director1982
Valibamey Vaa Vaa Director1982
Kaadhal Oviyam Director1982
Kaadhal Oviyam Screenplay1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai Director1981
Kotha Jeevithalu Screenplay1981
Kotha Jeevithalu Director1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai Screenplay1981
Tik Tik Tik Director1981
Tik Tik Tik Writer1981
Seethakoka Chilaka Screenplay1981
Seethakoka Chilaka Director1980
Red Rose Story1980
Kallukul Eeram Screenplay1980
Nizhalgal Screenplay1980
Nizhalgal Director1980
Red Rose Director1980
Red Rose Screenplay1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal Director1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal Screenplay1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal Producer1979
Solva Sawan Story1979
Solva Sawan Screenplay1979
Solva Sawan Director1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal Screenplay1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal Director1978
Sigappu Rojakkal Director1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail Director1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail Screenplay1978
Padaharella Vayasu Original Story1978
Sigappu Rojakkal Story1978
Sigappu Rojakkal Screenplay1977
16 Vayathinile Director1977
16 Vayathinile Screenplay1977
16 Vayathinile Story