Bharathiraja

Biography

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.

Known For

Maharaja

Thudarum

Vaathi

Karuththamma

Thiruchitrambalam

Vedham Pudhithu

Aayitha Ezhuthu

Namma Veettu Pillai

All Movies (39)

• Thudarum2025 · as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
• Niram Marum Ulagil2025 · as Rayappan
• Thiru.Manickam2024 · as Shanmugam
• Maharaja2024 · as Gopal Thatha
• Kalvan2024 · as Azhagar
• Kadhale Kadhale2024
• Margazhi Thingal2023 · as Ramaiya
• Karumegangal Kalaiginrana2023 · as Justice Ramanathan
• Thiruvin Kural2023 · as Marimuthu
• Vaathi2023 · as Villager
• Thiruchitrambalam2022 · as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
• Kuttram Kuttrame2022 · as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
• Rocky2021 · as Manimaran
• Eeswaran2021 · as Periyasamy
• Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020 · as Om
• Namma Veettu Pillai2019 · as Arunmozhivarman
• Kennedy Club2019 · as Savarimuthu
• Seethakathi2018 · as Self
• Padai Veeran2018 · as Krishnan
• Kurangu Bommai2017 · as Sundaram
• Ninaithathu Yaaro2014 · as Self
• Pandiya Naadu2013 · as Kalyanasundaram
• Rettaisuzhi2010 · as Singaravelan
• Aayitha Ezhuthu2004 · as Selva Nayagam
• Kadhal Virus2002 · as Self
• Karuththamma1994 · as Self
• Idhayam1991 · as Self
• Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991 · as Self
• En Uyir Thozhan1990 · as Ramesh (voice)
• Kodi Parakuthu1989 · as GD (voice)
• Vedham Pudhithu1987 · as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
• Dhavani Kanavugal1984 · as Self
• Mann Vasanai1983 · as Mookkaiyan (voice)
• Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981 · as David (voice)
• Kallukul Eeram1980 · as Self
• Niram Maaratha Pookkal1979 · as Vijayan (voice)
• Kizhakke Pogum Rail1978 · as Station Master (uncredited)
• Valli Mayil—
• Naa Naa—