Bharathiraja
Known for Directing · 30 credits
- Born
- 1941-07-17 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Bharathiraja · Bharathi Raja · Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar · பாரதிராஜா · Bharathirajaa · P.Bharathirajaa
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
Movies (30)
Maharaja
2024
as Gopal Thatha
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Thudarum
2025
as Palani
Vaathi
2023
as Villager (Special appearance)
Pandiya Naadu
2013
as Kalyanasundaram
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
as Arunmozhivarman
Idhayam
1991
as Special Appearance
Padai Veeran
2018
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearance
Kurangu Bommai
2017
as Sundaram
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
as Self
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Selva Nayagam
Thiru.Manickam
2024
as Shanmugam
Rocky
2021
as Manimaran
Kennedy Club
2019
as Savarimuthu
Valli Mayil
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025
as Rayappan
Kalvan
2024
Kallukul Eeram
1980
as Self
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Naa Naa
2023
Eeswaran
2021
as Periyasamy
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023
as Justice Ramanathan
Rettaisuzhi
2010
as Singaravelan
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Seethakathi
2018
as Himself
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020
as Om
Thiruvin Kural
2023
as Marimuthu
Margazhi Thingal
2023
as Ramaiya
Kadhale Kadhale
2024
About Bharathiraja
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. With 30 credits spanning from 1980 to 2025, Bharathiraja has appeared in 30 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bharathiraja Movies
- Maharaja (2024) — as Gopal Thatha
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) — as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
- Thudarum (2025) — as Palani
- Vaathi (2023) — as Villager (Special appearance)
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) — as Kalyanasundaram
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