About

Known credits:
119
Birthday:
1941-07-17
Place of birth:
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Website:
N/A

Bharathiraja

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2024 Maharaja Actor Gopal Thatha 62
Fair
2024 Kalvan Actor N/A
N/A
2024 Kadhale Kadhale Actor N/A
N/A
2023 Margazhi Thingal Actor Ramaiya N/A
N/A
2023 Karumegangal Kalaiginrana Actor Justice Ramanathan N/A
N/A
2023 Thiruvin Kural Actor Marimuthu 58
Average
2023 Vaathi Actor Villager (Special appearance) 59
Average
2022 Thiruchitrambalam Actor Thiruchitrambalam Sr. 60
Fair
2022 Kuttram Kuttrame Actor Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan 59
Average
2021 Rocky Actor Manimaran 59
Average
2021 Eeswaran Actor Periyasamy 59
Average
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai Actor Om N/A
N/A
2019 Namma Veettu Pillai Actor Arunmozhivarman 58
Average
2019 Kennedy Club Actor Savarimuthu 59
Average
2018 Seethakathi Actor Himself 59
Average
2018 Padai Veeran Actor N/A
N/A
2017 Kurangu Bommai Actor Sundaram 59
Average
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Actor Special Appearance 58
Average
2013 Pandiya Naadu Actor Kalyanasundaram 59
Average
2010 Rettaisuzhi Actor Singaravelan 58
Average
2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu Actor Selva Nayagam 59
Average
1991 Idhayam Actor Special Appearance 59
Average
1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai Actor N/A
N/A
1984 Dhaavani Kanavugal Actor Self 59
Average
1980 Kallukul Eeram Actor Self N/A
N/A
Naa Naa Actor 59
Average
Valli Mayil Actor N/A
N/A
Thiru. Manikkam Actor N/A
N/A

Directing
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai Directing Director N/A
N/A
2013 Annakodi Directing Director 58
Average
2008 Bommalattam Directing Director 58
Average
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Directing Director 59
Average
2003 Eera Nilam Directing Director N/A
N/A
2001 Kadal Pookkal Directing Director N/A
N/A
1999 Taj Mahal Directing Director 59
Average
1996 Tamizh Selvan Directing Director N/A
N/A
1996 Anthimanthaarai Directing Director N/A
N/A
1995 Pasumpon Directing Director 59
Average
1994 Karuththamma Directing Director 59
Average
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Directing Director 59
Average
1992 Nadodi Thendral Directing Director N/A
N/A
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Directing Director N/A
N/A
1990 En Uyir Thozhan Directing Director N/A
N/A
1989 Kodi Parakuthu Directing Director 58
Average
1987 Vedham Pudhithu Directing Director 58
Average
1987 Aradhana Directing Director 59
Average
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal Directing Director 59
Average
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Directing Director 59
Average
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai Directing Director 59
Average
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Directing Director 59
Average
1984 Pudhumai Penn Directing Director N/A
N/A
1983 Mann Vasanai Directing Director 59
Average
1983 Lovers Directing Director 59
Average
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa Directing Director N/A
N/A
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam Directing Director N/A
N/A
1981 Tik Tik Tik Directing Director 59
Average
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka Directing Director N/A
N/A
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai Directing Director N/A
N/A
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu Directing Director N/A
N/A
1980 Nizhalgal Directing Director 59
Average
1980 Red Rose Directing Director 59
Average
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal Directing Director N/A
N/A
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Directing Director 59
Average
1979 Solva Sawan Directing Director N/A
N/A
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal Directing Director 59
Average
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail Directing Director 59
Average
1977 16 Vayathinile Directing Director 59
Average

Writing
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai Writing Story N/A
N/A
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
2013 Annakodi Writing Writer 58
Average
2008 Bommalattam Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2008 Bommalattam Writing Story 58
Average
2008 Bommalattam Writing Dialogue 58
Average
2003 Eera Nilam Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1996 Tamizh Selvan Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1996 Anthimanthaarai Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1994 Karuththamma Writing Writer 59
Average
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1992 Nadodi Thendral Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1989 Kodi Parakuthu Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1987 Vedham Pudhithu Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1987 Aradhana Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1987 Aradhana Writing Story 59
Average
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Writing Story 59
Average
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1984 Karishmaa Writing Story 58
Average
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu Writing Original Story 59
Average
1984 Pudhumai Penn Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1983 Mann Vasanai Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1981 Tik Tik Tik Writing Writer 59
Average
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1980 Nizhalgal Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1980 Red Rose Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1980 Red Rose Writing Story 59
Average
1980 Kallukul Eeram Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1979 Solva Sawan Writing Story N/A
N/A
1979 Solva Sawan Writing Screenplay N/A
N/A
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal Writing Writer 59
Average
1978 Padaharella Vayasu Writing Original Story N/A
N/A
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1977 16 Vayathinile Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1977 16 Vayathinile Writing Story 59
Average

Production
2013 Annakodi Production Producer 58
Average
2008 Bommalattam Production Producer 58
Average
1994 Karuththamma Production Producer 59
Average
1992 Nadodi Thendral Production Producer N/A
N/A
1989 Kodi Parakuthu Production Producer 58
Average
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai Production Producer 59
Average
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Production Producer 59
Average

Sound
1996 Anthimanthaarai Sound Playback Singer N/A
N/A
1994 Karuththamma Sound Playback Singer 59
Average