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...
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
Maharaja2024 · Gopal Thatha3.8ActuallyLike
Thiruchitrambalam2022 · Thiruchitrambalam Sr.3.7
Thudarum2025 · Stunt Master Palani Swamy3.7
Aayitha Ezhuthu2004 · Selva Nayagam3.5
Kurangu Bommai2017 · Sundaram3.6
Vaathi2023 · Villager3.4
16 Vayathinile1977 · Director, Screenplay, Story3.8
Pandiya Naadu2013 · Kalyanasundaram3.1Cast credits
Maharaja2024 · Gopal Thatha3.8ActuallyLikeThiruchitrambalam2022 · Thiruchitrambalam Sr.3.7Thudarum2025 · Stunt Master Palani Swamy3.7Aayitha Ezhuthu2004 · Selva Nayagam3.5Kurangu Bommai2017 · Sundaram3.6Vaathi2023 · Villager3.4Pandiya Naadu2013 · Kalyanasundaram3.1
Seethakathi2018 · Self3.7
Rocky2021 · Manimaran3.4
Idhayam1991 · Self4.2
Namma Veettu Pillai2019 · Arunmozhivarman2.7
Karuththamma1994 · Self3.1
Mann Vasanai1983 · Mookkaiyan (voice)3.8
Vedham Pudhithu1987 · Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)3.8
Dhavani Kanavugal1984 · Self3.5
Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981 · David (voice)3.5
Kuttram Kuttrame2022 · Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan3.1
En Uyir Thozhan1990 · Ramesh (voice)4.0Crew credits
16 Vayathinile1977 · Director, Screenplay, Story3.8
Tik Tik Tik1981 · Director, Writer4.1
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary1985 · Director, Screenplay3.8
Padaharella Vayasu1978 · Original Story5.0
Kotha Jeevithalu1981 · Screenplay, Director5.0
Mudhal Mariyathai1985 · Director, Producer, Screenplay3.9
Anthimanthaarai1996 · Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer4.5
Kadalora Kavithaigal1986 · Director, Screenplay3.8
Lovers1983 · Director, Screenplay4.0
Sigappu Rojakkal1978 · Director, Story, Screenplay3.2Karuththamma1994 · Director, Playback Singer, Screenplay3.1Mann Vasanai1983 · Director, Screenplay3.8
Taj Mahal1999 · Director, Screenplay3.6Vedham Pudhithu1987 · Director, Screenplay3.8
Nadodi Thendral1992 · Director, Screenplay, Producer4.5
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979 · Director, Screenplay, Producer4.0VValibamey Vaa Vaa1982 · Director, Screenplay5.0
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei2004 · Director, Screenplay3.6