Directing
Bharathiraja
- Born
- 1941-07-17 · Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Died
- 2026-06-10
- Filmography
- 80 titles on TMDB
About 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 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.
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78 titles
Gopal Thatha
Manimaran
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Director · Story · Screenplay
Rayappan
Director · Screenplay
Villager
Director · Screenplay
Writer · Director
Director · Screenplay · Story
Arunmozhivarman
Screenplay · Director
Director · Screenplay
GD (voice) · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Kalyanasundaram
Station Master (uncredited) · Director · Screenplay
Screenplay · Story · Director
Screenplay · Director
Director · Screenplay
Director · Screenplay
Screenplay · Director
Vijayan (voice) · Director · Screenplay
Selva Nayagam
Sundaram
Director · Screenplay
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Krishnan
Original Story
Director · Screenplay
David (voice) · Director · Screenplay
Director · Screenplay · Producer
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