Bharathiraja
Directing Born Jul 17, 1941 Theni, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) as Station Master (uncredited)
- Kodi Parakuthu (1989) as GD (voice)
- Mann Vasanai (1983) as Mookkaiyan (voice)
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981) as David (voice)
- Karuththamma (1994) as Self
- Vedham Pudhithu (1987) as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
- Kurangu Bommai (2017) as Sundaram
- Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) as Self
- Kuttram Kuttrame (2022) as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
- Maharaja (2024) as Gopal Thatha
- Kennedy Club (2019) as Savarimuthu
- Idhayam (1991) as Self
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) as Vijayan (voice)
- Kallukul Eeram (1980) as Self
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) as Kalyanasundaram
- Valli Mayil
- Padai Veeran (2018) as Krishnan
- Naa Naa
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
- Thudarum (2025) as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
- Vaathi (2023) as Villager
- Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) as Self
- Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) as Selva Nayagam
- Rocky (2021) as Manimaran