Bharathiraja

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Bharathiraja

Directing July 17, 1941

Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathi…

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Maharaja

Maharaja

7.7 2024 Movie
Thiruchitrambalam

Thiruchitrambalam

7.4 2022 Movie
Thudarum

Thudarum

7.3 2025 Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu

Aayitha Ezhuthu

7.0 2004 Movie
Vaathi

Vaathi

6.8 2023 Movie
Kurangu Bommai

Kurangu Bommai

7.3 2017 Movie
Modern Love Chennai

Modern Love Chennai

6.1 2023 TV Show
Pandiya Naadu

Pandiya Naadu

6.2 2013 Movie
Rocky

Rocky

6.8 2021 Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai

Namma Veettu Pillai

5.4 2019 Movie
16 Vayathinile

16 Vayathinile

7.5 1977 Movie
Seethakathi

Seethakathi

7.3 2018 Movie

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Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he was known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films and popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam. Bharathiraja had won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He also directed films in Telugu and Hindi. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Pulavar

    Movie Pulavar

  2. 2025
    Desiya Thalaivar

    Movie

  3. 2025
    Thudarum

    Movie Stunt Master Palani Swamy

  4. 2025
    Niram Marum Ulagil

    Movie Rayappan

  5. 2024
    Thiru.Manickam

    Movie Shanmugam

  6. 2024
    Maharaja

    Movie Gopal Thatha

  7. 2024
    Kalvan

    Movie Azhagar

  8. 2024
    Kadhale Kadhale

    Movie

  9. 2023
    Margazhi Thingal

    Movie Ramaiya

  10. 2023
    Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

    Movie Justice Ramanathan

  11. 2023
    Modern Love Chennai

    TV show Director

  12. 2023
    Thiruvin Kural

    Movie Marimuthu

  13. 2023
    Vaathi

    Movie Villager

  14. 2022
    Thiruchitrambalam

    Movie Thiruchitrambalam Sr.

  15. 2022
    Kuttram Kuttrame

    Movie Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan

  16. 2021
    Rocky

    Movie Manimaran

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  1. 2021
    Eeswaran

    Movie Periyasamy

  2. 2020
    Meendum Oru Mariyathai

    Movie Om

  3. 2019
    Namma Veettu Pillai

    Movie Arunmozhivarman

  4. 2019
    Kennedy Club

    Movie Savarimuthu

  5. 2018
    Seethakathi

    Movie Self

  6. 2018
    Padai Veeran

    Movie Krishnan

  7. 2017
    Kurangu Bommai

    Movie Sundaram

  8. 2014
    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Movie Self

  9. 2013
    Pandiya Naadu

    Movie Kalyanasundaram

  10. 2013
    Annakodi

    Movie Writer

  11. 2010
    Rettaisuzhi

    Movie Singaravelan

  12. 2008
    Bommalattam

    Movie Producer

  13. 2008
    Thekkathi Ponnu

    TV show Director

  14. 2004
    Aayitha Ezhuthu

    Movie Selva Nayagam

  15. 2004
    Kangalal Kaidhu Sei

    Movie Director

  16. 2003
    Eera Nilam

    Movie Director

  17. 2002
    Kadhal Virus

    Movie Self

  18. 2001
    Kadal Pookkal

    Movie Director

  19. 1999
    Taj Mahal

    Movie Director

  20. 1996
    Tamizh Selvan

    Movie Director

  21. 1996
    Anthimanthaarai

    Movie Director

  22. 1995
    Pasumpon

    Movie Director

  23. 1994
    Karuththamma

    Movie Self

  24. 1993
    Kizhakku Cheemayile

    Movie Screenplay