Bharathiraja
July 17, 1941 (84 years old) in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Credits
- 2025 · Thudarum as Palani
- 2025 · Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan
- 2024 · Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam
- 2024 · Maharaja as Gopal Thatha
- 2024 · Kalvan as
- 2024 · Kadhale Kadhale as
- 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
- 2020 · Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Om
- 2019 · Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman
- 2019 · Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu
- 2018 · Seethakathi as Himself
- 2017 · Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram
- 2013 · Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram
- 1991 · Idhayam as Special Appearance
- Future · Naa Naa as
- 2018 · Padai Veeran as
- 2014 · Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
- 2010 · Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan
- 2004 · Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam
- Future · Valli Mayil as
- 1991 · Thanthu Vitten Ennai as
- 1984 · Dhavani Kanavugal as Self
- 1980 · Kallukul Eeram as Self