Bharathiraja
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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.
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Kadal Pookkal (2001)
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Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
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Tamizh Selvan (1996)
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Tik Tik Tik (1981)
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Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
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Nizhalgal (1980)
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Mann Vasanai (1983)
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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
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Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
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Eera Nilam (2003)
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Pasumpon (1995)
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Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
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Taj Mahal (1999)
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Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
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16 Vayathinile (1977)
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Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004)
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Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)
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Karuththamma (1994)
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Anthimanthaarai (1996)
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Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
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Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)
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Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
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Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
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Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)
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Aradhana (1987)
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Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)
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Red Rose (1980)
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Jamadagni (1988)
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Lovers (1983)
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Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
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Captain Magal (1993)
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Pudhumai Penn (1984)
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Annakodi (2013)
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Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
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En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
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Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
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Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
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Bommalattam (2008)
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Kadhal Oviyam (1982)
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Solva Sawan (1979)
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Nadodi Thendral (1992)
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