Directed credits
23
Established
Strong directing catalog.
Director
Bharathiraja
Directing
Career Snapshot
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Directed movies: 22Directed series: 1All crew credits: 34
TMDB ID: 238027
IMDb ID: nm0707300
Known for: Directing
Born: July 17, 1941
Age: 84
Place of birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1977 - 2025
Years active: 49
Average TMDB rating: 7.28
Wikidata: Q7117145
Also known as
Bharathiraja • Bharathi Raja • Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar • பாரதிராஜா • Bharathirajaa • P.Bharathirajaa • P. Bharathirajaa • P. Bharathiraja • Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
Frequent jobs
Director (23)Screenplay (3)Story (3)Original Story (2)Producer (2)Writer (1)
Biography
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.
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Bharathiraja.
7.5
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
2004 Movie
Eera Nilam
Director
2003 Movie
6.0
Taj Mahal
Director
1999 Movie
Anthimanthaarai
Director
1996 Movie
5.5
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Director
1993 Movie
Nadodi Thendral
Director
1992 Movie
4.0
Kodi Parakuthu
Director
1989 Movie
8.0
Vedham Pudhithu
Director
1987 Movie
7.0
Aradhana
Director
1987 Movie
8.0
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director
1986 Movie
6.5
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director
1986 Movie
7.7
Mudhal Mariyathai
Director
1985 Movie
7.2
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director
1985 Movie
Pudhumai Penn
Director
1984 Movie
5.0
Mann Vasanai
Director
1983 Movie
7.0
Lovers
Director
1983 Movie
Kadhal Oviyam
Director
1982 Movie
8.0
Tik Tik Tik
Director
1981 Movie
6.0
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Director
1981 Movie
6.0
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director
1979 Movie
6.2
Sigappu Rojakkal
Director
1978 Movie
7.6
16 Vayathinile
Director
1977 Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Bharathiraja.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Bharathiraja.
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Bharathiraja.
7.7
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024 Movie
6.8
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
2023 Movie
6.0
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director
1979 Movie
Pudhumai Penn
Director
1984 Movie
8.0
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director
1986 Movie
Kadhal Oviyam
Director
1982 Movie
6.5
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director
1986 Movie
7.5
Thudarum
as Palani
2025 Movie
5.5
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Director
1993 Movie
5.4
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
2019 Movie
7.5
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
2004 Movie
7.3
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Bharathiraja.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Bharathiraja.
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Screenplay
2020 Movie
4.0
Annakodi
Writer
2013 Movie
4.7
Bommalattam
Producer
2008 Movie
5.8
Karuththamma
Producer
1994 Movie
5.0
Karishmaa
Story
1984 Movie
6.0
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Original Story
1984 Movie
Seethakoka Chilaka
Screenplay
1981 Movie
Kotha Jeevithalu
Screenplay
1981 Movie
4.7
Red Rose
Story
1980 Movie
Solva Sawan
Story
1979 Movie
Padaharella Vayasu
Original Story
1978 Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Bharathiraja.
7.5
Thudarum
as Palani
2025 Movie
Niram Marum Ulagil
as Rayappan
2025 Movie
6.5
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam
2024 Movie
7.7
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024 Movie
6.0
Kalvan
2024 Movie
Kadhale Kadhale
2024 Movie
Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
2023 Movie
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
2023 Movie
4.8
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
2023 Movie
6.8
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
2023 Movie
7.3
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022 Movie
6.3
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022 Movie