Directed credits
30
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Strong directing catalog.
Director
Bharathiraja
Directing
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Directed movies: 29Directed series: 1All crew credits: 35
TMDB ID: 238027
IMDb ID: nm0707300
Known for: Directing
Born: July 17, 1941
Died: June 10, 2026
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: 7.25
Wikidata: Q7117145
Also known as
Bharathiraja • Bharathi Raja • Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar • பாரதிராஜா • Bharathirajaa • P.Bharathirajaa • P. Bharathirajaa • P. Bharathiraja • Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
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Director (30)Original Story (2)Story (2)Producer (1)
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.
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Bharathiraja.
Director
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 • Movie
Director
Annakodi
2013 • Movie
Director
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 • Movie
Director
Eera Nilam
2003 • Movie
Director
Taj Mahal
1999 • Movie
Director
Anthimanthaarai
1996 • Movie
Director
Karuththamma
1994 • Movie
Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 • Movie
Director
Nadodi Thendral
1992 • Movie
Director
En Uyir Thozhan
1990 • Movie
Director
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 • Movie
Director
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 • Movie
Director
Aradhana
1987 • Movie
Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 • Movie
Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 • Movie
Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 • Movie
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 • Movie
Director
Pudhumai Penn
1984 • Movie
Director
Mann Vasanai
1983 • Movie
Director
Lovers
1983 • Movie
Director
Kadhal Oviyam
1982 • Movie
Director
Tik Tik Tik
1981 • Movie
Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 • Movie
Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 • Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Bharathiraja.
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Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Bharathiraja.
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Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Bharathiraja.
Director
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 • Movie
Director
16 Vayathinile
1977 • Movie
Director
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 • Movie
Director
Eera Nilam
2003 • Movie
Director
Taj Mahal
1999 • Movie
Director
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 • Movie
as Krishnan
Padai Veeran
2018 • Movie
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 • Movie
Director
Karuththamma
1994 • Movie
Director
Mann Vasanai
1983 • Movie
Director
Vedham Pudhithu
1987 • Movie
Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Bharathiraja.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Bharathiraja.
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Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Bharathiraja.
as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Thudarum
2025 • Movie
as Rayappan
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025 • Movie
as Shanmugam
Thiru.Manickam
2024 • Movie
as Gopal Thatha
Maharaja
2024 • Movie
as Azhagar
Kalvan
2024 • Movie
Kadhale Kadhale
2024 • Movie
as Ramaiya
Margazhi Thingal
2023 • Movie
as Justice Ramanathan
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023 • Movie
as Marimuthu
Thiruvin Kural
2023 • Movie
as Villager
Vaathi
2023 • Movie
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 • Movie
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 • Movie