Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
July 17, 1941
Place of Birth:
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Rayappan |
| 2025 | Thudarum | Palani |
| 2024 | Kalvan | |
| 2024 | Maharaja | Gopal Thatha |
| 2024 | Kadhale Kadhale | |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Shanmugam |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Villager (Special appearance) |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Marimuthu |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaiginrana | Justice Ramanathan |
| 2023 | Margazhi Thingal | Ramaiya |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame | Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam Sr. |
| 2021 | Rocky | Manimaran |
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Periyasamy |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Om |
| 2019 | Kennedy Club | Savarimuthu |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Arunmozhivarman |
| 2018 | Padai Veeran | |
| 2018 | Seethakathi | Himself |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Sundaram |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Kalyanasundaram |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Singaravelan |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Selva Nayagam |
| 1991 | Idhayam | Special Appearance |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Self |
| 1980 | Kallukul Eeram | Self |
| Valli Mayil | ||
| Naa Naa |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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