Bharathiraja
Directing
Birthday: July 17, 1941 (age 84)
Died: June 10, 2026
Departments: Writing, Production, Directing, Sound
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 hi…
Acting
Niram Marum Ulagil2025• Rayappan
Desiya Thalaivar2025
Thudarum2025• Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Kalvan2024• Azhagar
Kadhale Kadhale2024
Thiru.Manickam2024• Shanmugam
Maharaja2024• Gopal Thatha
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana2023• Justice Ramanathan
Thiruvin Kural2023• Marimuthu
Margazhi Thingal2023• Ramaiya
Naa Naa2023
Vaathi2023• Villager
Kuttram Kuttrame2022• Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Thiruchitrambalam2022• Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Rocky2021• Manimaran
Eeswaran2021• Periyasamy
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020• Om
Kennedy Club2019• Savarimuthu
Namma Veettu Pillai2019• Arunmozhivarman
Padai Veeran2018• Krishnan
Seethakathi2018• Self
Kurangu Bommai2017• Sundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro2014• Self
Pandiya Naadu2013• Kalyanasundaram
Rettaisuzhi2010• Singaravelan
Aayitha Ezhuthu2004• Selva Nayagam
Kadhal Virus2002• Self
Karuththamma1994• Self
Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991• Self
Idhayam1991• Self
En Uyir Thozhan1990• Ramesh (voice)
Kodi Parakuthu1989• GD (voice)
Vedham Pudhithu1987• Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Dhavani Kanavugal1984• Self
Mann Vasanai1983• Mookkaiyan (voice)
Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981• David (voice)
Kallukul Eeram1980• Self
Niram Maaratha Pookkal1979• Vijayan (voice)
Kizhakke Pogum Rail1978• Station Master (uncredited)
Valli Mayil
Crew
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020• Director
Annakodi2013• Director
Bommalattam2008• Producer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei2004• Director
Eera Nilam2003• Director
Kadal Pookkal2001• Director
Taj Mahal1999• Director
Anthimanthaarai1996• Director
Tamizh Selvan1996• Director
Pasumpon1995• Director
Karuththamma1994• Director, Screenplay and Playback Singer
Kizhakku Cheemayile1993• Director
Captain Magal1993• Director
Nadodi Thendral1992• Director
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu1991• Director
En Uyir Thozhan1990• Director and Screenplay
Kodi Parakuthu1989• Director
Jamadagni1988• Director
Vedham Pudhithu1987• Director
Aradhana1987• Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi1986• Director, Screenplay and Story
Kadalora Kavithaigal1986• Director
Neethana Antha Kuyil1986• Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary1985• Director
Mudhal Mariyathai1985• Director, Screenplay and Producer
Karishmaa1984• Story
Pudhumai Penn1984• Director
Mangamma Gari Manavadu1984• Original Story
Mann Vasanai1983• Director
Lovers1983• Director
Kadhal Oviyam1982• Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981• Director
Kotha Jeevithalu1981• Director
Tik Tik Tik1981• Director
Seethakoka Chilaka1981• Director
Red Rose1980• Story
Kallukul Eeram1980• Screenplay
Nizhalgal1980• Director and Screenplay
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979• Director, Producer and Screenplay
Solva Sawan1979• Director
Niram Maaratha Pookkal1979• Director
Sigappu Rojakkal1978• Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail1978• Director
Padaharella Vayasu1978• Original Story
16 Vayathinile1977• Director, Screenplay and Story
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu1976• Assistant Director