Known For
Directing
Born
Jul 17, 1941
Died
Jun 10, 2026
Place of Birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Credits
77 titles
Bharathiraja
Biography
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
Filmography
Desiya Thalaivar
Thudarum
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
Kalvan
Azhagar
Kadhale Kadhale
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
Modern Love Chennai
Director
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
Vaathi
Villager
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Rocky
Manimaran
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
Seethakathi
Self
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
Annakodi
Director
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
Bommalattam
Producer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
Eera Nilam
Director
Kadhal Virus
Self
Kadal Pookkal
Director
Taj Mahal
Director
Tamizh Selvan
Director
Anthimanthaarai
Director
Pasumpon
Director
Karuththamma
Self
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Director
Captain Magal
Director
Nadodi Thendral
Director
Idhayam
Self
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Director
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
Jamadagni
Director
Vedham Pudhithu
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Aradhana
Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director