Bharathiraja
Directing
Born: 1941-07-17 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Known For
Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
Vedham Pudhithu
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David (voice)
Idhayam
Self
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
Mann Vasanai
Mookkaiyan (voice)
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Valli Mayil
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
Vaathi
Villager
Karuththamma
Self
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
Thudarum
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
Desiya Thalaivar
Naa Naa
Rocky
Manimaran
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
Kadhal Virus
Self
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
Kalvan
Azhagar
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
Seethakathi
Self
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
Kadhale Kadhale
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan