Bharathiraja
Directing
Born: 1941-07-17 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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
Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Thudarum
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
Vaathi
Villager
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
Seethakathi
Self
Rocky
Manimaran
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
Karuththamma
Self
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self
Idhayam
Self
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David (voice)
Vedham Pudhithu
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Mann Vasanai
Mookkaiyan (voice)
Kalvan
Azhagar
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
Valli Mayil
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
Kadhale Kadhale
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
Naa Naa
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
Kadhal Virus
Self
