Bharathiraja

Bharathiraja

Directing
Born 1941-07-17 Died 2026-06-10 Theni, Tamil Nadu, India 78 credits Nandi Award 1 Padma Shri in arts 1 Filmfare Awards South 1

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Won 1 Nandi Award Award

Nandi Award 1 won

  • — Nandi Award Won

Padma Shri in arts 1 won

  • — Padma Shri in arts Won

Filmfare Awards South 1 won

  • — Filmfare Awards South Won

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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 — top 60 of 78
Directing 33 credits
Modern Love Chennai
Modern Love Chennai
2023 · Director
16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Director, Screenplay
Kodi Parakuthu
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · GD (voice), Director
Tik Tik Tik
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Director, Writer
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · Director, Screenplay
Eera Nilam
Eera Nilam
2003 · Director, Screenplay
Pasumpon
Pasumpon
1995 · Director, Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · David (voice), Director
Mann Vasanai
Mann Vasanai
1983 · Mookkaiyan (voice), Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Nizhalgal
Nizhalgal
1980 · Director, Screenplay
Vedham Pudhithu
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · Widowed Forest Ranger (voice), Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · Director, Screenplay
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Tamizh Selvan
Tamizh Selvan
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Director, Screenplay
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · Director, Screenplay
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · Vijayan (voice), Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · Station Master (uncredited), Director
Anthimanthaarai
Anthimanthaarai
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Karuththamma
Karuththamma
1994 · Self, Director
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
1999 · Director, Screenplay
Jamadagni
Jamadagni
1988 · Director, Screenplay
Captain Magal
Captain Magal
1993 · Director, Screenplay
Kadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal
2001 · Director, Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Red Rose
Red Rose
1980 · Story, Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · Director, Story
Sigappu Rojakkal
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Director, Story
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Om, Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · Director, Producer
Kadhal Oviyam
Kadhal Oviyam
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Mudhal Mariyathai
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 · Director, Producer
Acting 29 credits
Maharaja
Maharaja
2024 · ★ 7.7 · Gopal Thatha
Kodi Parakuthu
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · GD (voice), Director
Pandiya Naadu
Pandiya Naadu
2013 · Kalyanasundaram
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · David (voice), Director
Mann Vasanai
Mann Vasanai
1983 · Mookkaiyan (voice), Director
Kuttram Kuttrame
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 · Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Vedham Pudhithu
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · Widowed Forest Ranger (voice), Director
Kurangu Bommai
Kurangu Bommai
2017 · Sundaram
Kennedy Club
Kennedy Club
2019 · Savarimuthu
Padai Veeran
Padai Veeran
2018 · Krishnan
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014 · Self
Vaathi
Vaathi
2023 · Villager
Idhayam
Idhayam
1991 · Self
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · Vijayan (voice), Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · Station Master (uncredited), Director
Karuththamma
Karuththamma
1994 · Self, Director
Kallukul Eeram
Kallukul Eeram
1980 · Self, Screenplay
Rocky
Rocky
2021 · Manimaran
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Selva Nayagam
Thudarum
Thudarum
2025 · Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · ★ 7.4 · Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Namma Veettu Pillai
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · Arunmozhivarman
Dhavani Kanavugal
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984 · Self
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Om, Director
Eeswaran
Eeswaran
2021 · Periyasamy
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 · Self
Niram Marum Ulagil
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025 · Rayappan
Kadhal Virus
Kadhal Virus
2002 · Self
Seethakathi
Seethakathi
2018 · Self
Writing 25 credits
16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Director, Screenplay
Tik Tik Tik
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Director, Writer
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · Director, Screenplay
Eera Nilam
Eera Nilam
2003 · Director, Screenplay
Pasumpon
Pasumpon
1995 · Director, Screenplay
Seethakoka Chilaka
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Nizhalgal
Nizhalgal
1980 · Director, Screenplay
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · Director, Screenplay
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Tamizh Selvan
Tamizh Selvan
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Director, Screenplay
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · Director, Screenplay
Anthimanthaarai
Anthimanthaarai
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
1999 · Director, Screenplay
Jamadagni
Jamadagni
1988 · Director, Screenplay
Padaharella Vayasu
Padaharella Vayasu
1978 · Original Story
Kallukul Eeram
Kallukul Eeram
1980 · Self, Screenplay
Captain Magal
Captain Magal
1993 · Director, Screenplay
Kadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal
2001 · Director, Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 · Director, Screenplay
Red Rose
Red Rose
1980 · Story, Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · Director, Story
Sigappu Rojakkal
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Director, Story
Kadhal Oviyam
Kadhal Oviyam
1982 · Director, Screenplay
Karishmaa
Karishmaa
1984 · Story
Other credits 4 credits
Valli Mayil
Valli Mayil
 Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976 · Assistant Director
Desiya Thalaivar
Desiya Thalaivar
2025
Naa Naa
Naa Naa
Producing 2 credits
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · Director, Producer
Mudhal Mariyathai
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 · Director, Producer
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