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.
Known for
Credits
Maharaja (2024)
as Gopal Thatha
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Vaathi (2023)
as Villager
Thudarum (2025)
as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Pandiya Naadu (2013)
as Kalyanasundaram
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
Kurangu Bommai (2017)
as Sundaram
Kennedy Club (2019)
as Savarimuthu
Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
as GD (voice)
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)
as Station Master (uncredited)
Mann Vasanai (1983)
as Mookkaiyan (voice)
Rocky (2021)
as Manimaran
Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Karuththamma (1994)
as Self
Idhayam (1991)
as Self
Desiya Thalaivar (2025)
Actor
Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
as Vijayan (voice)
Pulavar (2026)
as Pulavar
Niram Marum Ulagil (2025)
as Rayappan
Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
as Selva Nayagam
Dhavani Kanavugal (1984)
as Self
Kuttram Kuttrame (2022)
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Valli Mayil (—)
Actor
Margazhi Thingal (2023)
as Ramaiya
Thiru.Manickam (2024)
as Shanmugam
Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)
as David (voice)
Naa Naa (—)
Actor
Namma Veettu Pillai (2019)
as Arunmozhivarman
Seethakathi (2018)
as Self
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)
as Justice Ramanathan
Padai Veeran (2018)
as Krishnan
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
as Singaravelan
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
as Self
Kalvan (2024)
as Azhagar
Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
as Self
En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
as Ramesh (voice)
Eeswaran (2021)
as Periyasamy
Kadhal Virus (2002)
as Self
Thiruvin Kural (2023)
as Marimuthu
Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
as Om
Kadhale Kadhale (2024)
Actor