Bharathiraja
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.
Acting
Movie
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024
Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022
Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
2004
Movie
Thudarum
as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
2025
Movie
Vaathi
as Villager
2023
Movie
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
2017
Movie
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
2013
Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
2019
Movie
Seethakathi
as Self
2018
Movie
Rocky
as Manimaran
2021
Movie
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
2021
Movie
Karuththamma
as Self
1994
Movie
Kodi Parakuthu
as GD (voice)
1989
Movie
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
2023
Movie
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
1984
Movie
Idhayam
as Self
1991
Movie
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022
Movie
Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
2010
Movie
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
2024
Movie
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
as Station Master (uncredited)
1978
Movie
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
as David (voice)
1981
Movie
Vedham Pudhithu
as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
1987
Movie
Mann Vasanai
as Mookkaiyan (voice)
1983
Movie
Kallukul Eeram
as Self
1980
Crew
Movie
16 Vayathinile
Director
1977
TV
Modern Love Chennai
Director
2023
Movie
Sigappu Rojakkal
Director
1978
Movie
Mudhal Mariyathai
Director
1985
Movie
Karuththamma
Director
1994
Movie
Kodi Parakuthu
Director
1989
Movie
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director
1985
Movie
Red Rose
Story
1980
Movie
Tik Tik Tik
Director
1981
Movie
Bommalattam
Producer
2008
Movie
Pasumpon
Director
1995
Movie
Taj Mahal
Director
1999