Bharathiraja
Directing
Birthday: July 17, 1941 (age 84)
Departments: Writing, Production, Directing, Sound
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.
Acting
Niram Marum Ulagil2025• Rayappan
Thudarum2025• Palani
Kalvan2024
Kadhale Kadhale2024
Thiru.Manickam2024• Shanmugam
Maharaja2024• Gopal Thatha
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana2023• Justice Ramanathan
Thiruvin Kural2023• Marimuthu
Margazhi Thingal2023• Ramaiya
Naa Naa2023
Vaathi2023• Villager (Special appearance)
Kuttram Kuttrame2022• Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Thiruchitrambalam2022• Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Rocky2021• Manimaran
Eeswaran2021• Periyasamy
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020• Om
Kennedy Club2019• Savarimuthu
Namma Veettu Pillai2019• Arunmozhivarman
Padai Veeran2018
Seethakathi2018• Himself
Kurangu Bommai2017• Sundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro2014• Special Appearance
Pandiya Naadu2013• Kalyanasundaram
Rettaisuzhi2010• Singaravelan
Aayitha Ezhuthu2004• Selva Nayagam
Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991
Idhayam1991• Special Appearance
Dhavani Kanavugal1984• Self
Kallukul Eeram1980• Self
Valli Mayil
Crew
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020• Director
Annakodi2013• Writer
Bommalattam2008• Producer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei2004• Director
Eera Nilam2003• Director
Kadal Pookkal2001• Director
Taj Mahal1999• Director
Anthimanthaarai1996• Director
Tamizh Selvan1996• Director
Pasumpon1995• Director
Karuththamma1994• Producer
Kizhakku Cheemayile1993• Screenplay
Nadodi Thendral1992• Director
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu1991• Screenplay
En Uyir Thozhan1990• Director
Kodi Parakuthu1989• Director
Vedham Pudhithu1987• Director
Aradhana1987• Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi1986• Screenplay
Kadalora Kavithaigal1986• Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary1985• Director
Mudhal Mariyathai1985• Producer
Karishmaa1984• Story
Pudhumai Penn1984• Director
Mangamma Gari Manavadu1984• Original Story
Mann Vasanai1983• Director
Lovers1983• Director
Kaadhal Oviyam1982• Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981• Director and Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu1981• Screenplay
Tik Tik Tik1981• Writer
Seethakoka Chilaka1981• Screenplay
Red Rose1980• Story
Kallukul Eeram1980• Screenplay
Nizhalgal1980• Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979• Director
Solva Sawan1979• Director
Niram Maaratha Pookkal1979• Director
Sigappu Rojakkal1978• Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail1978• Director
Padaharella Vayasu1978• Original Story
16 Vayathinile1977• Director