Bharathiraja
Directing
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.
Filmography
Desiya Thalaivar
2025 · Movie
Thudarum
2025 · Movie
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025 · Movie
Thiru.Manickam
2024 · Movie
Maharaja
2024 · Movie
Kalvan
2024 · Movie
Kadhale Kadhale
2024 · Movie
Margazhi Thingal
2023 · Movie
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023 · Movie
Modern Love Chennai
2023 · Series
Thiruvin Kural
2023 · Movie
Vaathi
2023 · Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · Movie
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 · Movie
Rocky
2021 · Movie
Eeswaran
2021 · Movie
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · Movie
Kennedy Club
2019 · Movie
Seethakathi
2018 · Movie
Padai Veeran
2018 · Movie
Kurangu Bommai
2017 · Movie
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014 · Movie
Pandiya Naadu
2013 · Movie
Annakodi
2013 · Movie
Rettaisuzhi
2010 · Movie
Bommalattam
2008 · Movie
Thekkathi Ponnu
2008 · Series
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Movie
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · Movie
Eera Nilam
2003 · Movie
Kadhal Virus
2002 · Movie
Kadal Pookkal
2001 · Movie
Taj Mahal
1999 · Movie
Tamizh Selvan
1996 · Movie
Anthimanthaarai
1996 · Movie
Pasumpon
1995 · Movie
Karuththamma
1994 · Movie
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · Movie
Captain Magal
1993 · Movie
Nadodi Thendral
1992 · Movie
Idhayam
1991 · Movie
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 · Movie
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991 · Movie
En Uyir Thozhan
1990 · Movie
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · Movie
Jamadagni
1988 · Movie
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · Movie
Aradhana
1987 · Movie
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · Movie
Neethana Antha Kuyil
1986 · Movie
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · Movie
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 · Movie
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Movie
Karishmaa
1984 · Movie
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984 · Movie
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 · Movie
Pudhumai Penn
1984 · Movie
Mann Vasanai
1983 · Movie
Lovers
1983 · Movie
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982 · Movie
Kadhal Oviyam
1982 · Movie
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Movie
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 · Movie
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · Movie
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 · Movie
Nizhalgal
1980 · Movie
Red Rose
1980 · Movie
Kallukul Eeram
1980 · Movie
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · Movie
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · Movie
Solva Sawan
1979 · Movie
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Movie
Padaharella Vayasu
1978 · Movie
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · Movie
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Movie
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976 · Movie
Valli Mayil
Movie
Naa Naa
Movie