Bharathiraja
70 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jul 17, 1941
- Died
- Jun 10, 2026 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Bharathiraja · Bharathi Raja · Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar · பாரதிராஜா
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Bharathiraja: movies and TV shows
Acting (33)
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
- 2026 Pulavar
as Pulavar
- 2025
- 2025 Thudarum
as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
- 2025 Niram Marum Ulagil
as Rayappan
- 2024 Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
- 2024 Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
- 2024 Kalvan
as Azhagar
- 2024
- 2023 Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
- 2023 Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
- 2023 Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
- 2023 Vaathi
as Villager
- 2022 Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
- 2022 Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
- 2021 Rocky
as Manimaran
- 2021 Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
- 2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
as Om
- 2019 Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
- 2019 Kennedy Club
as Savarimuthu
- 2018 Padai Veeran
as Krishnan
- 2017 Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
- 2013 Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
- 2010 Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
- 2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
- 1990 En Uyir Thozhan
as Ramesh (voice)
- 1989 Kodi Parakuthu
as GD (voice)
- 1987 Vedham Pudhithu
as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
- 1983 Mann Vasanai
as Mookkaiyan (voice)
- 1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
as David (voice)
- 1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
as Vijayan (voice)
- 1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
as Station Master (uncredited)
Behind the camera (49)
- 2023
- 2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 2013 Annakodi
Writer, Director, Producer
- 2008 Bommalattam
Producer, Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
- 2008
- 2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director, Screenplay
- 2003 Eera Nilam
Director, Screenplay, Producer
- 2001 Kadal Pookkal
Director, Screenplay
- 1999 Taj Mahal
Director, Screenplay
- 1996 Tamizh Selvan
Director, Screenplay
- 1996 Anthimanthaarai
Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer
- 1995 Pasumpon
Director, Screenplay
- 1994 Karuththamma
Director, Playback Singer, Screenplay
- 1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
Screenplay, Director
- 1993 Captain Magal
Director, Screenplay, Producer
- 1992 Nadodi Thendral
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Screenplay, Director
- 1990 En Uyir Thozhan
Director, Screenplay
- 1989 Kodi Parakuthu
Director, Screenplay, Producer
- 1988 Jamadagni
Director, Screenplay
- 1987 Vedham Pudhithu
Director, Screenplay
- 1987 Aradhana
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director, Screenplay
- 1986 Neethana Antha Kuyil
Screenplay
- 1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
Screenplay, Story, Director
- 1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
Producer, Director, Screenplay
- 1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director, Screenplay
- 1984 Karishmaa
Story
- 1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Original Story
- 1984 Pudhumai Penn
Director, Screenplay
- 1983 Mann Vasanai
Director, Screenplay
- 1983 Lovers
Director, Screenplay
- 1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Director, Screenplay
- 1982 Kadhal Oviyam
Screenplay, Director
- 1981 Tik Tik Tik
Writer, Director
- 1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
Screenplay, Director
- 1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Director, Screenplay
- 1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
Screenplay, Director
- 1980 Nizhalgal
Director, Screenplay
- 1980 Red Rose
Story, Director, Screenplay
- 1980 Kallukul Eeram
Screenplay
- 1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Director, Screenplay
- 1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director, Screenplay, Producer
- 1979 Solva Sawan
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1978 Padaharella Vayasu
Original Story
- 1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Director, Screenplay
- 1977 16 Vayathinile
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1976 Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Assistant Director
Talk shows and appearances (6)
- 2018
- 2014
- 2002
- 1991
- 1991
- 1984