Bharathiraja
Known for: Directing
Born: July 16, 1941 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India - Died: June 9, 2026
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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Idhayam
Self
Vaathi
Villager
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
Kallukul Eeram
Self
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
Kalvan
Azhagar
Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
Valli Mayil
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self
Kadhale Kadhale
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
Seethakathi
Self
Naa Naa
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman