Bharathiraja
Born
July 17, 1941
Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja is an Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 16 Vayathinile (1977) and is known for realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his films. As of 2015, he has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as three Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards, and Nandi Awards.
Full Filmography
Directing
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Director
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Director
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
(1978)
Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal
(1979)
Director
Solva Sawan
(1979)
Director
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
(1979)
Director
Nizhalgal
(1980)
Director
Red Rose
(1980)
Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
(1981)
Director
Tik Tik Tik
(1981)
Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
(1981)
Director
Kotha Jeevithalu
(1981)
Director
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
(1982)
Director
Kaadhal Oviyam
(1982)
Director
Mann Vasanai
(1983)
Director
Lovers
(1983)
Director
Pudhumai Penn
(1984)
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
(1985)
Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
(1985)
Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
(1986)
Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
(1986)
Director
Vedham Pudhithu
(1987)
Director
Aradhana
(1987)
Director
Kodi Parakuthu
(1989)
Director
En Uyir Thozhan
(1990)
Director
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
(1991)
Director
Nadodi Thendral
(1992)
Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
(1993)
Director
Karuththamma
(1994)
Director
Pasumpon
(1995)
Director
Anthimanthaarai
(1996)
Director
Tamizh Selvan
(1996)
Director
Taj Mahal
(1999)
Director
Kadal Pookkal
(2001)
Director
Eera Nilam
(2003)
Director
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
(2004)
Director
Bommalattam
(2008)
Director
Annakodi
(2013)
Director
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
(2020)
Director
Acting
Kallukul Eeram
(1980)
Self
Dhaavani Kanavugal
(1984)
Self
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
(1991)
Idhayam
(1991)
Special Appearance
Aayitha Ezhuthu
(2004)
Selva Nayagam
Rettaisuzhi
(2010)
Singaravelan
Pandiya Naadu
(2013)
Kalyanasundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro
(2014)
Special Appearance
Kurangu Bommai
(2017)
Sundaram
Padai Veeran
(2018)
Seethakathi
(2018)
Himself
Kennedy Club
(2019)
Savarimuthu
Namma Veettu Pillai
(2019)
Arunmozhivarman
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
(2020)
Om
Rocky
(2021)
Manimaran
Eeswaran
(2021)
Periyasamy
Thiruchitrambalam
(2022)
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Kuttram Kuttrame
(2022)
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Naa Naa
(2023)
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
(2023)
Thiruvin Kural
(2023)
Marimuthu
Vaathi
(2023)
Villager (Special appearance)
Margazhi Thingal
(2023)
Ramaiya
Kalvan
(2024)
Kadhale Kadhale
(2024)
Writing
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Screenplay and Story
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
(1978)
Screenplay
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Writer
Padaharella Vayasu
(1978)
Original Story
Puthiya Vaarpugal
(1979)
Screenplay
Solva Sawan
(1979)
Story and Screenplay
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
(1979)
Screenplay
Nizhalgal
(1980)
Screenplay
Red Rose
(1980)
Screenplay and Story
Kallukul Eeram
(1980)
Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
(1981)
Screenplay
Tik Tik Tik
(1981)
Writer
Seethakoka Chilaka
(1981)
Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu
(1981)
Screenplay
Kaadhal Oviyam
(1982)
Screenplay
Mann Vasanai
(1983)
Screenplay
Karishmaa
(1984)
Story
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
(1984)
Original Story
Pudhumai Penn
(1984)
Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
(1985)
Screenplay
Saveray Wali Gaadi
(1986)
Story and Screenplay
Kadalora Kavithaigal
(1986)
Screenplay
Vedham Pudhithu
(1987)
Screenplay
Aradhana
(1987)
Story and Screenplay
Kodi Parakuthu
(1989)
Screenplay
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
(1991)
Screenplay
Nadodi Thendral
(1992)
Screenplay
Kizhakku Cheemayile
(1993)
Screenplay
Karuththamma
(1994)
Writer
Anthimanthaarai
(1996)
Screenplay
Tamizh Selvan
(1996)
Screenplay
Eera Nilam
(2003)
Screenplay
Bommalattam
(2008)
Story, Screenplay, and Dialogue
Annakodi
(2013)
Writer
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
(2020)
Story and Screenplay
Production
Puthiya Vaarpugal
(1979)
Producer
Mudhal Mariyathai
(1985)
Producer
Kodi Parakuthu
(1989)
Producer
Nadodi Thendral
(1992)
Producer
Karuththamma
(1994)
Producer
Bommalattam
(2008)
Producer
Annakodi
(2013)
Producer
Sound