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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1941-07-17 (83 years old)

Place of Birth

Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Acting

2025

Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan

2024

Maharaja as Gopal Thatha
Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam

2023

Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)
Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan
Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya

2022

Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.

2021

Rocky as Manimaran
Eeswaran as Periyasamy

2020

2019

Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu
Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman

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

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Writing

2013

Annakodi as Writer

2008

Bommalattam as Story
Bommalattam as Screenplay
Bommalattam as Dialogue

2003

Eera Nilam as Screenplay

1996

Anthimanthaarai as Screenplay
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
Aradhana as Story
Aradhana as Screenplay

1986

Saveray Wali Gaadi as Screenplay
Kadalora Kavithaigal as Screenplay

1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as Screenplay

1984

Karishmaa as Story
Mangamma Gari Manavadu as Original Story
Pudhumai Penn as Screenplay

1983

Mann Vasanai as Screenplay

1982

Kaadhal Oviyam as Screenplay

1981

Kotha Jeevithalu as Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai as Screenplay
Tik Tik Tik as Writer
Seethakoka Chilaka as Screenplay

1980

Red Rose as Story
Kallukul Eeram as Screenplay
Nizhalgal as Screenplay
Red Rose as Screenplay

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal as Screenplay
Solva Sawan as Story
Solva Sawan as Screenplay

1978

Kizhakke Pogum Rail as Screenplay
Padaharella Vayasu as Original Story

1977

16 Vayathinile as Screenplay

Production

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

Directing

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
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
Aradhana as Director

1986

Saveray Wali Gaadi as Director

1985

Mudhal Mariyathai as Director

1984

Pudhumai Penn as Director

1983

Mann Vasanai as Director
Lovers as Director

1982

Valibamey Vaa Vaa as Director
Kaadhal Oviyam as Director

1981

Kotha Jeevithalu as Director
Tik Tik Tik as Director
Seethakoka Chilaka as Director

1980

Nizhalgal as Director
Red Rose as Director

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal as Director
Solva Sawan as Director

1978

Sigappu Rojakkal as Director

1977

16 Vayathinile as Director

Sound

1996

Anthimanthaarai as Playback Singer

1994

Karuththamma as Playback Singer