Bharathiraja
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.
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Films (78)
Pulavar
2026 · Pulavar
Desiya Thalaivar
2025
Thudarum
2025 · Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025 · Rayappan
Thiru.Manickam
2024 · Shanmugam
Maharaja
2024 · Gopal Thatha
Kalvan
2024 · Azhagar
Kadhale Kadhale
2024
Margazhi Thingal
2023 · Ramaiya
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023 · Justice Ramanathan
Thiruvin Kural
2023 · Marimuthu
Vaathi
2023 · Villager
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 · Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Rocky
2021 · Manimaran
Eeswaran
2021 · Periyasamy
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Om, Director, Story, Screenplay
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · Arunmozhivarman
Kennedy Club
2019 · Savarimuthu
Seethakathi
2018 · Self
Padai Veeran
2018 · Krishnan
Kurangu Bommai
2017 · Sundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014 · Self
Pandiya Naadu
2013 · Kalyanasundaram
Annakodi
2013 · Director, Writer, Producer
Rettaisuzhi
2010 · Singaravelan
Bommalattam
2008 · Producer, Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Selva Nayagam
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · Director, Screenplay
Eera Nilam
2003 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Kadhal Virus
2002 · Self
Kadal Pookkal
2001 · Director, Screenplay
Taj Mahal
1999 · Director, Screenplay
Tamizh Selvan
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Anthimanthaarai
1996 · Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer
Pasumpon
1995 · Director, Screenplay
Karuththamma
1994 · Self, Director, Playback Singer, Screenplay
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · Director, Screenplay
Captain Magal
1993 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Nadodi Thendral
1992 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Idhayam
1991 · Self
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 · Self
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991 · Director, Screenplay
En Uyir Thozhan
1990 · Ramesh (voice), Director, Screenplay
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · GD (voice), Director, Screenplay, Producer
Jamadagni
1988 · Director, Screenplay
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · Widowed Forest Ranger (voice), Director, Screenplay
Aradhana
1987 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · Director, Screenplay
Neethana Antha Kuyil
1986 · Screenplay
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Director, Screenplay
Karishmaa
1984 · Story
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984 · Self
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 · Original Story
Pudhumai Penn
1984 · Director, Screenplay
Mann Vasanai
1983 · Mookkaiyan (voice), Director, Screenplay
Lovers
1983 · Director, Screenplay
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Kadhal Oviyam
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Director, Writer
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · David (voice), Director, Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Nizhalgal
1980 · Director, Screenplay
Red Rose
1980 · Story, Director, Screenplay
Kallukul Eeram
1980 · Self, Screenplay
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · Vijayan (voice), Director, Screenplay
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
Solva Sawan
1979 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Padaharella Vayasu
1978 · Original Story
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · Station Master (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976 · Assistant Director
Valli Mayil
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