Bharathiraja

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1941-07-17 (83 years old)

Place of Birth Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar, பாரதிராஜா, Bharathirajaa, P.Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathiraja, Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja

Bharathiraja

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

2023
2020
2013
Annakodi

as Director

2008
Bommalattam

as Director

2004
2003
Eera Nilam

as Director

2001
Kadal Pookkal

as Director

1999
Taj Mahal

as Director

1996
Anthimanthaarai

as Director

1996
Tamizh Selvan

as Director

1995
Pasumpon

as Director

1994
Karuththamma

as Director

1993
1992
Nadodi Thendral

as Director

1991
1990
En Uyir Thozhan

as Director

1989
Kodi Parakuthu

as Director

1987
Vedham Pudhithu

as Director

1987
Aradhana

as Director

1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi

as Director

1986
1985
1985
Mudhal Mariyathai

as Director

1984
Pudhumai Penn

as Director

1983
Mann Vasanai

as Director

1983
Lovers

as Director

1982
Valibamey Vaa Vaa

as Director

1982
Kaadhal Oviyam

as Director

1981
1981
Kotha Jeevithalu

as Director

1981
Tik Tik Tik

as Director

1981
Seethakoka Chilaka

as Director

1980
Nizhalgal

as Director

1980
Red Rose

as Director

1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal

as Director

1979
Solva Sawan

as Director

1979
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal

as Director

1978
1977
16 Vayathinile

as Director

Writer

2020
2013
Annakodi

as Writer

2008
Bommalattam

as Story

2008
Bommalattam

as Screenplay

2008
Bommalattam

as Dialogue

2003
Eera Nilam

as Screenplay

1996
Anthimanthaarai

as Screenplay

1996
Tamizh Selvan

as Screenplay

1994
Karuththamma

as Writer

1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile

as Screenplay

1992
Nadodi Thendral

as Screenplay

1991
1989
Kodi Parakuthu

as Screenplay

1987
Vedham Pudhithu

as Screenplay

1987
Aradhana

as Story

1987
Aradhana

as Screenplay

1986
1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi

as Screenplay

1986
Kadalora Kavithaigal

as Screenplay

1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

as Screenplay

1984
Karishmaa

as Story

1984
Mangamma Gari Manavadu

as Original Story

1984
Pudhumai Penn

as Screenplay

1983
Mann Vasanai

as Screenplay

1982
Kaadhal Oviyam

as Screenplay

1981
Kotha Jeevithalu

as Screenplay

1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai

as Screenplay

1981
Tik Tik Tik

as Writer

1981
Seethakoka Chilaka

as Screenplay

1980
Red Rose

as Story

1980
Kallukul Eeram

as Screenplay

1980
Nizhalgal

as Screenplay

1980
Red Rose

as Screenplay

1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal

as Screenplay

1979
Solva Sawan

as Story

1979
Solva Sawan

as Screenplay

1979
1978
1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail

as Screenplay

1978
Padaharella Vayasu

as Original Story

1977
16 Vayathinile

as Screenplay

1977

Actor

2024
Thiru.Manickam

as Shanmugam

2024
Maharaja

as Gopal Thatha

2024
2023
Margazhi Thingal

as Ramaiya

2023
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

as Justice Ramanathan

2023
Thiruvin Kural

as Marimuthu

2023
Vaathi

as Villager (Special appearance)

2022
Thiruchitrambalam

as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.

2022
Kuttram Kuttrame

as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan

2021
Rocky

as Manimaran

2021
Eeswaran

as Periyasamy

2019
Namma Veettu Pillai

as Arunmozhivarman

2019
Kennedy Club

as Savarimuthu

2018
Seethakathi

as Himself

2017
Kurangu Bommai

as Sundaram

2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro

as Special Appearance

2013
Pandiya Naadu

as Kalyanasundaram

2010
Rettaisuzhi

as Singaravelan

2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu

as Selva Nayagam

1991
Idhayam

as Special Appearance

1984
1980

Producer

2013
Annakodi

as Producer

2008
Bommalattam

as Producer

1994
Karuththamma

as Producer

1992
Nadodi Thendral

as Producer

1989
Kodi Parakuthu

as Producer

1985
Mudhal Mariyathai

as Producer

1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal

as Producer

Sound

1996
Anthimanthaarai

as Playback Singer

1994
Karuththamma

as Playback Singer