Bharathiraja
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jul 17, 1941 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
| 2025 | Niram Marum UlagilRayappan | |
| 2025 | ThudarumPalani | |
| 2024 | Kalvan | |
| 2024 | MaharajaGopal Thatha | |
| 2024 | Kadhale Kadhale | |
| 2024 | Thiru.ManickamShanmugam | |
| 2023 | VaathiVillager (Special appearance) | |
| 2023 | Thiruvin KuralMarimuthu | |
| 2023 | Karumegangal KalaiginranaJustice Ramanathan | |
| 2023 | Margazhi ThingalRamaiya | |
| 2023 | Naa Naa | |
| 2022 | Kuttram KuttrameRetd. DSP. Muthukaruppan | |
| 2022 | ThiruchitrambalamThiruchitrambalam Sr. | |
| 2021 | RockyManimaran | |
| 2021 | EeswaranPeriyasamy | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru MariyathaiOm | |
| 2019 | Kennedy ClubSavarimuthu | |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu PillaiArunmozhivarman | |
| 2018 | Padai Veeran | |
| 2018 | SeethakathiHimself | |
| 2017 | Kurangu BommaiSundaram | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu YaaroSpecial Appearance | |
| 2013 | Pandiya NaaduKalyanasundaram | |
| 2010 | RettaisuzhiSingaravelan | |
| 2004 | Aayitha EzhuthuSelva Nayagam | |
| 1991 | IdhayamSpecial Appearance | |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | |
| 1984 | Dhavani KanavugalSelf | |
| 1980 | Kallukul EeramSelf | |
| - | Valli Mayil |
| 2013 | AnnakodiProducer | |
| 2008 | BommalattamProducer | |
| 1994 | KaruththammaProducer | |
| 1992 | Nadodi ThendralProducer | |
| 1989 | Kodi ParakuthuProducer | |
| 1985 | Mudhal MariyathaiProducer | |
| 1979 | Puthiya VaarpugalProducer |
| 2023 | Modern Love ChennaiDirector | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru MariyathaiDirector | |
| 2013 | AnnakodiDirector | |
| 2008 | BommalattamDirector | |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu SeiDirector | |
| 2003 | Eera NilamDirector | |
| 2001 | Kadal PookkalDirector | |
| 1999 | Taj MahalDirector | |
| 1996 | AnthimanthaaraiDirector | |
| 1996 | Tamizh SelvanDirector | |
| 1995 | PasumponDirector | |
| 1994 | KaruththammaDirector | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku CheemayileDirector | |
| 1992 | Nadodi ThendralDirector | |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu NaathuDirector | |
| 1990 | En Uyir ThozhanDirector | |
| 1989 | Kodi ParakuthuDirector | |
| 1987 | Vedham PudhithuDirector | |
| 1987 | AradhanaDirector | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali GaadiDirector | |
| 1986 | Kadalora KavithaigalDirector | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin DiaryDirector | |
| 1985 | Mudhal MariyathaiDirector | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai PennDirector | |
| 1983 | Mann VasanaiDirector | |
| 1983 | LoversDirector | |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa VaaDirector | |
| 1982 | Kadhal OviyamDirector | |
| 1981 | Alaigal OyivadhilaiDirector | |
| 1981 | Kotha JeevithaluDirector | |
| 1981 | Tik Tik TikDirector | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka ChilakaDirector | |
| 1980 | NizhalgalDirector | |
| 1980 | Red RoseDirector | |
| 1979 | Puthiya VaarpugalDirector | |
| 1979 | Solva SawanDirector | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha PookkalDirector | |
| 1978 | Sigappu RojakkalDirector | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum RailDirector | |
| 1977 | 16 VayathinileDirector |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru MariyathaiStory | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru MariyathaiScreenplay | |
| 2013 | AnnakodiWriter | |
| 2008 | BommalattamDialogue | |
| 2008 | BommalattamStory | |
| 2008 | BommalattamScreenplay | |
| 2003 | Eera NilamScreenplay | |
| 1996 | AnthimanthaaraiScreenplay | |
| 1996 | Tamizh SelvanScreenplay | |
| 1994 | KaruththammaWriter | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku CheemayileScreenplay | |
| 1992 | Nadodi ThendralScreenplay | |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu NaathuScreenplay | |
| 1989 | Kodi ParakuthuScreenplay | |
| 1987 | Vedham PudhithuScreenplay | |
| 1987 | AradhanaStory | |
| 1987 | AradhanaScreenplay | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali GaadiScreenplay | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali GaadiStory | |
| 1986 | Kadalora KavithaigalScreenplay | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin DiaryScreenplay | |
| 1984 | KarishmaaStory | |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari ManavaduOriginal Story | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai PennScreenplay | |
| 1983 | Mann VasanaiScreenplay | |
| 1982 | Kadhal OviyamScreenplay | |
| 1981 | Kotha JeevithaluScreenplay | |
| 1981 | Alaigal OyivadhilaiScreenplay | |
| 1981 | Tik Tik TikWriter | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka ChilakaScreenplay | |
| 1980 | Red RoseStory | |
| 1980 | Kallukul EeramScreenplay | |
| 1980 | NizhalgalScreenplay | |
| 1980 | Red RoseScreenplay | |
| 1979 | Puthiya VaarpugalScreenplay | |
| 1979 | Solva SawanScreenplay | |
| 1979 | Solva SawanStory | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha PookkalScreenplay | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum RailScreenplay | |
| 1978 | Padaharella VayasuOriginal Story | |
| 1978 | Sigappu RojakkalStory | |
| 1978 | Sigappu RojakkalScreenplay | |
| 1977 | 16 VayathinileScreenplay | |
| 1977 | 16 VayathinileStory |