Bharathiraja
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-07-17 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Acting
(2025)
Niram Marum Ulagil
as Rayappan
(2025)
Thudarum
as Palani
(2024)
(2024)
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
(2024)
(2024)
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
(2023)
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
(2023)
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
(2023)
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
(2023)
Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
(2022)
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
(2022)
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
(2021)
Rocky
as Manimaran
(2021)
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
(2020)
(2019)
Kennedy Club
as Savarimuthu
(2019)
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
(2018)
(2018)
Seethakathi
as Himself
(2017)
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
(2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
(2013)
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
(2010)
Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
(2004)
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
(1991)
Idhayam
as Special Appearance
(1991)
(1984)
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
(1980)
Kallukul Eeram
as Self
Crew
(2020)
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Director, Story, Screenplay
(2013)
Annakodi
Writer, Director, Producer
(2008)
Bommalattam
Producer, Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
(2004)
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
(2003)
Eera Nilam
Director, Screenplay
(2001)
Kadal Pookkal
Director
(1999)
Taj Mahal
Director
(1996)
Anthimanthaarai
Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer
(1996)
Tamizh Selvan
Director, Screenplay
(1995)
Pasumpon
Director
(1994)
Karuththamma
Producer, Director, Writer, Playback Singer
(1993)
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Screenplay, Director
(1992)
Nadodi Thendral
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1991)
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Screenplay, Director
(1990)
En Uyir Thozhan
Director
(1989)
Kodi Parakuthu
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(1987)
Vedham Pudhithu
Director, Screenplay
(1987)
Aradhana
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1986)
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Screenplay, Story, Director
(1986)
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director, Screenplay
(1985)
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director, Screenplay
(1985)
Mudhal Mariyathai
Producer, Director
(1984)
Karishmaa
Story
(1984)
Pudhumai Penn
Director, Screenplay
(1984)
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Original Story
(1983)
Mann Vasanai
Director, Screenplay
(1983)
Lovers
Director
(1982)
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Director
(1982)
Kaadhal Oviyam
Screenplay, Director
(1981)
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Director, Screenplay
(1981)
Kotha Jeevithalu
Screenplay, Director
(1981)
Tik Tik Tik
Writer, Director
(1981)
Seethakoka Chilaka
Screenplay, Director
(1980)
Red Rose
Story, Director, Screenplay
(1980)
Kallukul Eeram
Screenplay
(1980)
Nizhalgal
Director, Screenplay
(1979)
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(1979)
Solva Sawan
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1979)
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Director, Screenplay
(1978)
Sigappu Rojakkal
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1978)
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Director, Screenplay
(1978)
Padaharella Vayasu
Original Story
(1977)
16 Vayathinile
Director, Screenplay, Story