Bharathiraja
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 Palani

2025

Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan

2024

Maharaja as Gopal Thatha

2024

Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam

2024

Kalvan as Not available

2024

Kadhale Kadhale as Not available

2023

Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)

2023

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan

2023

Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu

2023

Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya

2022

Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.

2022

Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan

2021

Rocky as Manimaran

2021

Eeswaran as Periyasamy

2019

Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman

2019

Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu

2018

Padai Veeran as Not available

2018

Seethakathi as Himself

2017

Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram

2014

Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance

2013

Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram

2004

Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam

1984

Dhavani Kanavugal as Self

NaN

Naa Naa as Not available

NaN

Valli Mayil as Not available

2010

Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan

1991

Idhayam as Special Appearance

1991

Thanthu Vitten Ennai as Not available

1980

Kallukul Eeram as Self
Crew

2023

Modern Love Chennai Director

2020

Meendum Oru Mariyathai Screenplay

2013

Annakodi Writer

2013

Annakodi Director

2013

Annakodi Producer

2008

Bommalattam Producer

2008

Bommalattam Director

2008

Bommalattam Dialogue

2008

Bommalattam Story

2008

Bommalattam Screenplay

2004

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Director

2003

Eera Nilam Director

2003

Eera Nilam Screenplay

2001

Kadal Pookkal Director

1999

Taj Mahal Director

1996

Anthimanthaarai Director

1996

Anthimanthaarai Screenplay

1996

Anthimanthaarai Playback Singer

1996

Tamizh Selvan Director

1996

Tamizh Selvan Screenplay

1995

Pasumpon Director

1994

Karuththamma Producer

1994

Karuththamma Director

1994

Karuththamma Writer

1994

Karuththamma Playback Singer

1993

Kizhakku Cheemayile Director

1993

Kizhakku Cheemayile Screenplay

1992

Nadodi Thendral Director

1992

Nadodi Thendral Screenplay

1992

Nadodi Thendral Producer

1991

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Screenplay

1990

En Uyir Thozhan Director

1989

Kodi Parakuthu Director

1989

Kodi Parakuthu Screenplay

1989

Kodi Parakuthu Producer

1987

Vedham Pudhithu Director

1987

Aradhana Director

1987

Vedham Pudhithu Screenplay

1987

Aradhana Story

1987

Aradhana Screenplay

1986

Saveray Wali Gaadi Director

1986

Saveray Wali Gaadi Screenplay

1986

Kadalora Kavithaigal Director

1986

Kadalora Kavithaigal Screenplay

1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Director

1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Screenplay

1985

Mudhal Mariyathai Director

1985

Mudhal Mariyathai Producer

1984

Karishmaa Story

1984

Pudhumai Penn Director

1984

Mangamma Gari Manavadu Original Story

1984

Pudhumai Penn Screenplay

1983

Mann Vasanai Director

1983

Mann Vasanai Screenplay

1983

Lovers Director

1982

Valibamey Vaa Vaa Director

1982

Kaadhal Oviyam Director

1982

Kaadhal Oviyam Screenplay

1981

Alaigal Oyivadhilai Director

1981

Kotha Jeevithalu Screenplay

1981

Kotha Jeevithalu Director

1981

Alaigal Oyivadhilai Screenplay

1981

Tik Tik Tik Director

1981

Tik Tik Tik Writer

1981

Seethakoka Chilaka Screenplay

1981

Seethakoka Chilaka Director

1980

Red Rose Story

1980

Kallukul Eeram Screenplay

1980

Nizhalgal Screenplay

1980

Nizhalgal Director

1980

Red Rose Director

1980

Red Rose Screenplay

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal Director

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal Screenplay

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal Producer

1979

Solva Sawan Story

1979

Solva Sawan Screenplay

1979

Solva Sawan Director

1979

Niram Maaratha Pookkal Screenplay

1978

Sigappu Rojakkal Director

1978

Kizhakke Pogum Rail Director

1978

Kizhakke Pogum Rail Screenplay

1978

Padaharella Vayasu Original Story

1978

Sigappu Rojakkal Story

1978

Sigappu Rojakkal Screenplay

1977

16 Vayathinile Director

1977

16 Vayathinile Screenplay

1977

16 Vayathinile Story