Bharathiraja
🎬 Director

Bharathiraja

🎂 Born 17 July 1941 (age 84)✝ 10 June 2026📍 Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
2
Popularity Score
33
Acting Credits
31
Directed

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.

Known For

Maharaja
★ 7.7
Maharaja
2024
Gopal Thatha
Thudarum
★ 7.3
Thudarum
2025
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Vaathi
★ 6.8
Vaathi
2023
Villager
Dhavani Kanavugal
★ 7.0
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
Self

Directed Films(31)

Kodi Parakuthu
★ 4.5
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
★ 5.5
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993
Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
★ 7.0
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986
Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
★ 7.5
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986
Director
16 Vayathinile
★ 7.5
16 Vayathinile
1977
Director
Mann Vasanai
★ 7.5
Mann Vasanai
1983
Director
Taj Mahal
★ 7.3
Taj Mahal
1999
Director
Vedham Pudhithu
★ 7.5
Vedham Pudhithu
1987
Director
Tik Tik Tik
★ 8.3
Tik Tik Tik
1981
Director
Karuththamma
★ 6.2
Karuththamma
1994
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
★ 7.7
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
★ 7.0
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981
Director
Anthimanthaarai
★ 9.0
Anthimanthaarai
1996
Director
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
★ 7.2
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004
Director
Lovers
★ 8.0
Lovers
1983
Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
★ 7.0
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981
Director
Red Rose
★ 5.5
Red Rose
1980
Director
Kotha Jeevithalu
★ 10.0
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981
Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
★ 7.7
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
Director
Sigappu Rojakkal
★ 6.3
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Director
Eera Nilam
Eera Nilam
2003
Director
En Uyir Thozhan
★ 8.0
En Uyir Thozhan
1990
Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal
★ 8.0
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Director
Aradhana
★ 7.5
Aradhana
1987
Director
Bommalattam
★ 4.7
Bommalattam
2008
Director
Pudhumai Penn
★ 7.0
Pudhumai Penn
1984
Director
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020
Director
Kadhal Oviyam
Kadhal Oviyam
1982
Director
Solva Sawan
★ 8.0
Solva Sawan
1979
Director
Annakodi
★ 4.0
Annakodi
2013
Director
Nadodi Thendral
★ 9.0
Nadodi Thendral
1992
Director

Full Filmography(33 films)

YearTitleRating
2024Maharaja★ 7.72025Thudarum★ 7.32023Vaathi★ 6.81984Dhavani Kanavugal★ 7.01989Kodi Parakuthu★ 4.52022Thiruchitrambalam★ 7.42019Namma Veettu Pillai★ 5.42021Rocky★ 6.71983Mann Vasanai★ 7.51987Vedham Pudhithu★ 7.52013Pandiya Naadu★ 6.21994Karuththamma★ 6.22018Padai Veeran—2004Aayitha Ezhuthu★ 7.01981Alaigal Oyivadhilai★ 7.02025Niram Marum Ulagil—2017Kurangu Bommai★ 7.31991Idhayam★ 8.32024Kalvan★ 6.02021Eeswaran★ 4.12002Kadhal Virus—1990En Uyir Thozhan★ 8.02019Kennedy Club★ 4.02022Kuttram Kuttrame★ 6.31991Thanthu Vitten Ennai—2018Seethakathi★ 7.52010Rettaisuzhi★ 3.22023Karumegangal Kalaiginrana—2020Meendum Oru Mariyathai—2023Margazhi Thingal—2024Thiru.Manickam★ 6.52024Kadhale Kadhale—2023Thiruvin Kural★ 4.8
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