Bharathiraja

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.

Directed

1. 16 Vayathinile (1977) — Director
2. Modern Love Chennai (2023) — Director
3. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) — Director
4. Mudhal Mariyathai (1985) — Director
5. Karuththamma (1994) — Director
6. Kodi Parakuthu (1989) — Director
7. Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985) — Director
8. Tik Tik Tik (1981) — Director
9. Red Rose (1980) — Director
10. Pasumpon (1995) — Director
11. Bommalattam (2008) — Director
12. Taj Mahal (1999) — Director
13. Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986) — Director
14. Lovers (1983) — Director
15. Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981) — Director
16. Mann Vasanai (1983) — Director
17. Vedham Pudhithu (1987) — Director
18. Aradhana (1987) — Director
19. Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) — Director
20. Nizhalgal (1980) — Director
21. Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) — Director
22. Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979) — Director
23. Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) — Director
24. Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982) — Director
25. Nadodi Thendral (1992) — Director
26. Annakodi (2013) — Director
27. Kotha Jeevithalu (1981) — Director
28. Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) — Director
29. Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) — Director
30. En Uyir Thozhan (1990) — Director
31. Anthimanthaarai (1996) — Director
32. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981) — Director
33. Pudhumai Penn (1984) — Director
34. Solva Sawan (1979) — Director
35. Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) — Director
36. Kadal Pookkal (2001) — Director
37. Eera Nilam (2003) — Director
38. Kadhal Oviyam (1982) — Director
39. Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020) — Director
40. Tamizh Selvan (1996) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Maharaja (2024) — Gopal Thatha
2. Thiruchitrambalam (2022) — Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
3. Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) — Selva Nayagam
4. Thudarum (2025) — Stunt Master Palani Swamy
5. Vaathi (2023) — Villager
6. Kurangu Bommai (2017) — Sundaram
7. Pandiya Naadu (2013) — Kalyanasundaram
8. Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) — Arunmozhivarman
9. Seethakathi (2018) — Self
10. Rocky (2021) — Manimaran
11. Eeswaran (2021) — Periyasamy
12. Karuththamma (1994) — Self
13. Kodi Parakuthu (1989) — GD (voice)
14. Thiruvin Kural (2023) — Marimuthu
15. Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) — Self
16. Idhayam (1991) — Self
17. Kuttram Kuttrame (2022) — Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
18. Rettaisuzhi (2010) — Singaravelan
19. Thiru.Manickam (2024) — Shanmugam
20. Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) — Station Master (uncredited)
21. Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981) — David (voice)
22. Vedham Pudhithu (1987) — Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
23. Mann Vasanai (1983) — Mookkaiyan (voice)
24. Kallukul Eeram (1980) — Self
25. Kalvan (2024) — Azhagar
26. Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) — Self
27. Kennedy Club (2019) — Savarimuthu
28. En Uyir Thozhan (1990) — Ramesh (voice)
29. Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) — Vijayan (voice)
30. Valli Mayil
31. Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023) — Justice Ramanathan
32. Margazhi Thingal (2023) — Ramaiya
33. Kadhale Kadhale (2024)
34. Padai Veeran (2018) — Krishnan
35. Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991) — Self
36. Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020) — Om
37. Naa Naa
38. Niram Marum Ulagil (2025) — Rayappan
39. Kadhal Virus (2002) — Self
40. Desiya Thalaivar (2025)