Bharathiraja
Filmography

Bharathiraja

DirectorBorn Jul 17, 1941Theni, Tamil Nadu, India64 titles

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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Maharaja
Maharaja
2024 · 7.7
Gopal Thatha
Pandiya Naadu
Pandiya Naadu
2013 · 6.2
Kalyanasundaram
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · 7.5
Director, Screenplay
Vedham Pudhithu
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · 7.5
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice), Director
Tik Tik Tik
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · 8.3
Director, Writer
16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile
1977 · 7.5
Director, Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · 7.0
David (voice), Director
Kodi Parakuthu
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · 4.5
GD (voice), Director
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
1999 · 7.3
Director, Screenplay
Kurangu Bommai
Kurangu Bommai
2017 · 7.3
Sundaram