Bharathiraja
Known for: Directing
Born: July 17, 1941
Died: June 10, 2026
Place of birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
77 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
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Desiya Thalaivar
2025
7.3
Thudarum
2025
NR
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025
6.5
Thiru.Manickam
2024
7.7
Maharaja
2024
6.0
Kalvan
2024
NR
Kadhale Kadhale
2024
NR
Margazhi Thingal
2023
NR
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023
6.1
Modern Love Chennai
2023
4.8
Thiruvin Kural
2023
6.8
Vaathi
2023
7.4
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
6.3
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022
6.8
Rocky
2021
4.1
Eeswaran
2021
NR
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020
5.4
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
4.0
Kennedy Club
2019
7.3
Seethakathi
2018
NR
Padai Veeran
2018
7.2
Kurangu Bommai
20173.0
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
6.2
Pandiya Naadu
2013
4.0
Annakodi
2013
3.2
Rettaisuzhi
2010
4.7
Bommalattam
2008NR
Thekkathi Ponnu
2008
7.0
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
7.2
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004
NR
Eera Nilam
2003
NR
Kadhal Virus
2002NR
Kadal Pookkal
2001
7.3
Taj Mahal
1999NR
Tamizh Selvan
1996
9.0
Anthimanthaarai
19966.3
Pasumpon
1995
6.2
Karuththamma
1994
5.5
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993NR
Captain Magal
1993
9.0
Nadodi Thendral
1992
8.3
Idhayam
1991
NR
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
19918.0
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991
8.0
En Uyir Thozhan
1990
4.5
Kodi Parakuthu
1989NR
Jamadagni
1988
7.5
Vedham Pudhithu
1987
7.5
Aradhana
1987
7.5
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986NR
Neethana Antha Kuyil
1986
7.0
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986
7.7
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
7.7
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
5.0
Karishmaa
1984
7.0
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
7.0
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984
7.0
Pudhumai Penn
1984
7.5
Mann Vasanai
1983
8.0
Lovers
198310.0
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982
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Kadhal Oviyam
1982
8.3
Tik Tik Tik
1981
7.0
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981
7.0
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981
10.0
Kotha Jeevithalu
19817.8
Nizhalgal
1980
5.5
Red Rose
19809.0
Kallukul Eeram
19808.0
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979
8.0
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
8.0
Solva Sawan
1979
6.3
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
10.0
Padaharella Vayasu
19787.8
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978
7.5
16 Vayathinile
1977NR
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
NR
Valli Mayil
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