Bharathiraja
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 17, 1941
- Died
- June 10, 2026 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
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Filmography
Modern Love Chennai
TV · Director · 1 ep
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Movie · Director
Annakodi
Movie · Director
Bommalattam
Movie · Director
Thekkathi Ponnu
TV · Director · 1 ep
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Movie · Director
Eera Nilam
Movie · Director
Kadal Pookkal
Movie · Director
Taj Mahal
Movie · Director
Anthimanthaarai
Movie · Director
Tamizh Selvan
Movie · Director
Pasumpon
Movie · Director
Karuththamma
Movie · Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Movie · Director
Captain Magal
Movie · Director
Nadodi Thendral
Movie · Director
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Movie · Director
En Uyir Thozhan
Movie · Director
Kodi Parakuthu
Movie · Director
Jamadagni
Movie · Director
Vedham Pudhithu
Movie · Director
Aradhana
Movie · Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Movie · Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Movie · Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Movie · Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
Movie · Director
Pudhumai Penn
Movie · Director
Mann Vasanai
Movie · Director
Lovers
Movie · Director
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Movie · Director
Kadhal Oviyam
Movie · Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Movie · Director
Kotha Jeevithalu
Movie · Director
Tik Tik Tik
Movie · Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
Movie · Director
Nizhalgal
Movie · Director
Red Rose
Movie · Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Movie · Director
Solva Sawan
Movie · Director
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Movie · Director
Sigappu Rojakkal
Movie · Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Movie · Director
16 Vayathinile
Movie · Director
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Movie · Assistant Director