Bharathiraja
Date of birth: 1941-07-17
Place of birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for: Directing
Also known as: Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar, பாரதிராஜா, Bharathirajaa, P.Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathiraja, Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
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.
Movie Credits
Idhayam
1991-09-06
When a medical student from a middle-class family falls in love with an affluent English-speaking pr
Vaathi
2023-02-16
An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite
Thiruvin Kural
2023-04-14
An unforeseen accident at a construction site puts the lives of a speech and hearing impaired youngs
Kallukul Eeram
1980-02-29
A film crew comes to shoot in a village. Two girls fall in love with the director and hero of the fi
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004-05-21
A goon, who dreams of making it big in life, a student leader, who strives to keep politicians away
Kalvan
2024-04-04
In his pursuit of employment, a reformed thief encounters a setback and seeks an elderly man who the
Maharaja
2024-06-14
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022-04-14
Kokila, a village girl and grieving mother, commits suicide and the investigation for this crime fal
Pandiya Naadu
2013-11-01
Sivakumar is a timid young man, with a loving family in Madurai. His brother, a government official,
Valli Mayil
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023-09-01
Two fathers, from different age groups, are on a quest to mend things with their children, while a s
Margazhi Thingal
2023-10-05
A young school girl with a doting grandpa falls in love with her classmate, to much apprehension fro
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984-09-14
Subramaniam is an unemployed youth who has five sisters. He is unable to get his sisters married due
Kadhale Kadhale
2024-02-14
How love and relationships evolve over the years.
Rettaisuzhi
2010-04-23
Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It
Padai Veeran
2018-02-02
A care-free youngster sets out to become a cop and comes back to his village to control a riot. He r
Kurangu Bommai
2017-09-01
An honest driver tries to find the owner of a bag, supposedly containing money to fund the marriage
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991-06-22
Thanthu Vitten Ennai is a 1991 film starring Vikram and Rohini in the lead roles. This was the last
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020-02-21
A girl who decides to commit suicide owing to personal issues befriends a septuagenarian who has bee
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014-01-30
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed hi
Seethakathi
2018-12-20
A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry ho
Naa Naa
The story of Sasikumar, an ordinary citizen who turns into a crook.
Kennedy Club
2019-08-23
A kabaddi team faces several struggles while competing in a national-level championship.
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019-09-27
Arumpon wants his sister to get married into a good family, but is forced to accept her marriage to
Rocky
2021-12-23
A gangster who is released from prison goes in search of his sister only to find his violent past ta
Eeswaran
2021-01-15
A close-knit family begins to come apart at the seams due to an astrologer's predictions of an immin
Thiruchitrambalam
2022-08-18
A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How
Thiru.Manickam
2024-12-27
In today's digital world, Manickam, a man determined to live an honest life, is tested and troubled
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025-03-07
During a train journey, A ticket examiner narrates four tales of extreme parental sacrifice, explor
Thudarum
2025-04-23
A taxi driver finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after his car is confiscated by a co