Bharathiraja
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.
Acting
Movie
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024
Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022
Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
2004
Movie
Thudarum
as Palani
2025
Movie
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
2023
Movie
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
2017
Movie
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
2013
Movie
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
2019
Movie
Seethakathi
as Himself
2018
Movie
Rocky
as Manimaran
2021
Movie
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
2021
Movie
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
2023
Movie
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
1984
Movie
Idhayam
as Special Appearance
1991
Movie
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022
Movie
Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
2010
Movie
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
2024
Movie
Kallukul Eeram
as Self
1980
Movie
Kalvan
2024
Movie
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
2014
Movie
Kennedy Club
as Savarimuthu
2019
Movie
Valli Mayil
Movie
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
2023
Movie
Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
2023
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