Bharathiraja
Directing
Born 1941-07-17 · 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 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
2024 · Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · Movie
Thudarum
2025 · Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Movie
Kurangu Bommai
2017 · Movie
Seethakathi
2018 · Movie
Vaathi
2023 · Movie
Idhayam
1991 · Movie
Rocky
2021 · Movie
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984 · Movie
Mann Vasanai
1983 · Movie
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · Movie
En Uyir Thozhan
1990 · Movie
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · Movie
Thiru.Manickam
2024 · Movie
Padai Veeran
2018 · Movie
Valli Mayil
— · Movie
Naa Naa
— · Movie
Kadhal Virus
2002 · Movie
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025 · Movie
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 · Movie
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023 · Movie
Kadhale Kadhale
2024 · Movie
Margazhi Thingal
2023 · Movie
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Movie
Desiya Thalaivar
2025 · Movie
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 · Movie
Kalvan
2024 · Movie
Karuththamma
1994 · Movie
Kennedy Club
2019 · Movie
Pandiya Naadu
2013 · Movie
Rettaisuzhi
2010 · Movie
Thiruvin Kural
2023 · Movie
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · Movie
Eeswaran
2021 · Movie