Bharathiraja
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Bharathiraja

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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.

Films Featuring Bharathiraja

Idhayam

19918.3

Vaathi

20236.8

Thiruvin Kural

20234.8

Kallukul Eeram

Kallukul Eeram

19809.0

Aayitha Ezhuthu

20047.0

Kalvan

20246.0

Maharaja

20247.7

Kuttram Kuttrame

20226.3

Pandiya Naadu

20136.2

Valli Mayil

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

2023

Margazhi Thingal

2023

Dhavani Kanavugal

19847.0

Kadhale Kadhale

2024

Rettaisuzhi

20103.2

Padai Veeran

2018

Kurangu Bommai

20177.2

Thanthu Vitten Ennai

1991

Meendum Oru Mariyathai

2020

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Ninaithathu Yaaro

20143.0

Seethakathi

20187.3

Naa Naa

Kennedy Club

20194.0

Namma Veettu Pillai

20195.4

Rocky

20216.8

Eeswaran

20214.1

Thiruchitrambalam

20227.4

Thiru.Manickam

20246.5

Niram Marum Ulagil

2025

Thudarum

20257.3

Karuththamma

19946.2

Kadhal Virus

2002

Kizhakke Pogum Rail

Kizhakke Pogum Rail

19787.8

Alaigal Oyivadhilai

19817.0

Vedham Pudhithu

19877.5

Kodi Parakuthu

19894.5

En Uyir Thozhan

19908.0

Niram Maaratha Pookkal

Niram Maaratha Pookkal

19798.0

Mann Vasanai

19837.5

Desiya Thalaivar

2025