BHARATHIRAJA
Bharathiraja
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 17, 1941
Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
ThudarumPalani
2025·
Niram Marum UlagilRayappan
2024·
Thiru.ManickamShanmugam
TBA·
Naa Naa2024·
Kadhale KadhaleTBA·
Valli Mayil2024·
MaharajaGopal Thatha
2024·
Kalvan2023·
Margazhi ThingalRamaiya
Justice Ramanathan
2023·
Thiruvin KuralMarimuthu
2023·
VaathiVillager (Special appearance)
2022·
ThiruchitrambalamThiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022·
Kuttram KuttrameRetd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2021·
EeswaranPeriyasamy
2021·
RockyManimaran
Om
2019·
Namma Veettu PillaiArunmozhivarman
2019·
Kennedy ClubSavarimuthu
2018·
SeethakathiHimself
2018·
Padai Veeran2017·
Kurangu BommaiSundaram
2014·
Ninaithathu YaaroSpecial Appearance
2013·
Pandiya NaaduKalyanasundaram
2010·
RettaisuzhiSingaravelan
2004·
Aayitha EzhuthuSelva Nayagam
1991·
Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991·
IdhayamSpecial Appearance
1984·
Dhavani KanavugalSelf
1980·
Kallukul EeramSelf
Production
2023·
Modern Love ChennaiDirector
Screenplay, Story, Director
2013·
AnnakodiProducer, Writer, Director
2008·
BommalattamDialogue, Screenplay, Story, Director, Producer
2004·
Kangalal Kaidhu SeiDirector
2003·
Eera NilamScreenplay, Director
2001·
Kadal PookkalDirector
1999·
Taj MahalDirector
1996·
Tamizh SelvanScreenplay, Director
1996·
AnthimanthaaraiPlayback Singer, Screenplay, Director
1995·
PasumponDirector
1994·
KaruththammaPlayback Singer, Producer, Writer, Director
1993·
Kizhakku CheemayileScreenplay, Director
1992·
Nadodi ThendralProducer, Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
1990·
En Uyir ThozhanDirector
1989·
Kodi ParakuthuProducer, Screenplay, Director
1987·
AradhanaScreenplay, Story, Director
1987·
Vedham PudhithuScreenplay, Director
1986·
Kadalora KavithaigalScreenplay, Director
1986·
Saveray Wali GaadiScreenplay, Story, Director
1985·
Mudhal MariyathaiProducer, Director
1985·
Oru Kaidhiyin DiaryScreenplay, Director
1984·
Pudhumai PennScreenplay, Director
Original Story
1984·
KarishmaaStory
1983·
LoversDirector
1983·
Mann VasanaiScreenplay, Director
1982·
Kadhal OviyamScreenplay, Director
1982·
Valibamey Vaa VaaDirector
1981·
Seethakoka ChilakaScreenplay, Director
1981·
Tik Tik TikWriter, Director
1981·
Alaigal OyivadhilaiScreenplay, Director
1981·
Kotha JeevithaluScreenplay, Director
1980·
Red RoseScreenplay, Director, Story
1980·
NizhalgalScreenplay, Director
1980·
Kallukul EeramScreenplay
Screenplay, Director
1979·
Solva SawanScreenplay, Story, Director
1979·
Puthiya VaarpugalScreenplay, Producer, Director
1978·
Sigappu RojakkalScreenplay, Story, Director
1978·
Padaharella VayasuOriginal Story
1978·
Kizhakke Pogum RailScreenplay, Director
1977·
16 VayathinileStory, Screenplay, Director