7.7
Movie
Directing
Bharathiraja
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Credits
- 80 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.4
Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
7.4
Movie
Thudarum
7.0
Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
6.8
Movie
Vaathi
7.3
Movie
Kurangu Bommai
6.2
Movie
Pandiya Naadu
5.3
Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai
7.0
Movie
Rocky
7.5
Movie
16 Vayathinile
6.1
TV
Modern Love Chennai
6.4
Movie
Sigappu Rojakkal
4.1
Movie
Eeswaran
7.7
Movie
Mudhal Mariyathai
6.2
Movie
Karuththamma
4.5
Movie
Kodi Parakuthu
7.7
Movie
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
4.8
Movie
Thiruvin Kural
Acting credits 41
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Valli Mayil Film | |
| TBA | Naa Naa Film | |
| 2026 | Pulavar Film | Pulavar |
| 2025 | Desiya Thalaivar Film | |
| 2025 | Thudarum Film | Stunt Master Palani Swamy |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil Film | Rayappan |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam Film | Shanmugam |
| 2024 | Maharaja Film | Gopal Thatha |
| 2024 | Kalvan Film | Azhagar |
| 2024 | Kadhale Kadhale Film | |
| 2023 | Margazhi Thingal Film | Ramaiya |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaiginrana Film | Justice Ramanathan |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural Film | Marimuthu |
| 2023 | Vaathi Film | Villager |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam Film | Thiruchitrambalam Sr. |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame Film | Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan |
| 2021 | Rocky Film | Manimaran |
| 2021 | Eeswaran Film | Periyasamy |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai Film | Om |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai Film | Arunmozhivarman |
| 2019 | Kennedy Club Film | Savarimuthu |
| 2018 | Seethakathi Film | Self |
| 2018 | Padai Veeran Film | Krishnan |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai Film | Sundaram |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro Film | Self |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu Film | Kalyanasundaram |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi Film | Singaravelan |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu Film | Selva Nayagam |
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus Film | Self |
| 1994 | Karuththamma Film | Self |
| 1991 | Idhayam Film | Self |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai Film | Self |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan Film | Ramesh (voice) |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu Film | GD (voice) |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu Film | Widowed Forest Ranger (voice) |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal Film | Self |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai Film | Mookkaiyan (voice) |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai Film | David (voice) |
| 1980 | Kallukul Eeram Film | Self |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal Film | Vijayan (voice) |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail Film | Station Master (uncredited) |
Crew credits 49
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 2013 | Annakodi Film | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2008 | Bommalattam Film | Producer, Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay |
| 2008 | Thekkathi Ponnu TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 2001 | Kadal Pookkal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai Film | Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer |
| 1995 | Pasumpon Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | Karuththamma Film | Director, Playback Singer, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1993 | Captain Magal Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral Film | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1988 | Jamadagni Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Aradhana Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Neethana Antha Kuyil Film | Screenplay |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi Film | Screenplay, Story, Director |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai Film | Producer, Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Karishmaa Film | Story |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu Film | Original Story |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Lovers Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik Film | Writer, Director |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1980 | Red Rose Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1980 | Kallukul Eeram Film | Screenplay |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Padaharella Vayasu Film | Original Story |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu Film | Assistant Director |