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.
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Movies (49)
Thudarum
as Palani
2025
Niram Marum Ulagil
as Rayappan
2025
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
2024
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024
Kalvan
2024
Kadhale Kadhale
2024
Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
2023
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
2023
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
2023
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
2023
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022
Rocky
as Manimaran
2021
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
2021
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
as Om
2020
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
2019
Kennedy Club
as Savarimuthu
2019
Seethakathi
as Himself
2018
Padai Veeran
2018
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
2017
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
2014
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
2013
Annakodi
Director (Directing)
2013
Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
2010
Bommalattam
Producer (Production)
2008
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director (Directing)
2004
Eera Nilam
Director (Directing)
2003
Kadal Pookkal
Director (Directing)
2001
Taj Mahal
Director (Directing)
1999
Tamizh Selvan
Director (Directing)
1996
Anthimanthaarai
Director (Directing)
1996
Pasumpon
Director (Directing)
1995
Karuththamma
Director (Directing)
1994
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Director (Directing)
1993
Nadodi Thendral
Director (Directing)
1992
Idhayam
as Special Appearance
1991
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Director (Directing)
1991
En Uyir Thozhan
Director (Directing)
1990
Kodi Parakuthu
Director (Directing)
1989
Vedham Pudhithu
Director (Directing)
1987
Aradhana
Director (Directing)
1987
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director (Directing)
1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director (Directing)
1986
Mudhal Mariyathai
Director (Directing)
1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director (Directing)
1985
Karishmaa
Story (Writing)
1984
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
1984
