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.

Filmografi

Maharaja2024 · Gopal ThathaThudarum2025 · Stunt Master Palani SwamyKurangu Bommai2017 · SundaramNinaithathu Yaaro2014 · SelfPandiya Naadu2013 · KalyanasundaramVaathi2023 · VillagerNaa Naa · Rocky2021 · ManimaranPulavar2026 · PulavarKodi Parakuthu1989 · GD (voice)Thiruchitrambalam2022 · Thiruchitrambalam Sr.Desiya Thalaivar2025 · Karuththamma1994 · SelfValli Mayil · Kuttram Kuttrame2022 · Retd. DSP. MuthukaruppanMann Vasanai1983 · Mookkaiyan (voice)Niram Marum Ulagil2025 · RayappanIdhayam1991 · SelfKizhakke Pogum Rail1978 · Station Master (uncredited)Seethakathi2018 · SelfPadai Veeran2018 · KrishnanDhavani Kanavugal1984 · SelfKennedy Club2019 · SavarimuthuVedham Pudhithu1987 · Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)