Bharathiraja
Known for: Director
Born: 17 July 1941, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Died: 10 June 2026
Credits: 33 titles
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.
Acting
Naa Naa
Valli Mayil
Pulavar
Desiya Thalaivar
Thudarum
Niram Marum Ulagil
Thiru.Manickam
Maharaja
Kalvan
Kadhale Kadhale
Margazhi Thingal
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Thiruvin Kural
Vaathi
Thiruchitrambalam
Kuttram Kuttrame
Rocky
Eeswaran
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Namma Veettu Pillai
Kennedy Club
Padai Veeran
Kurangu Bommai
Pandiya Naadu
Rettaisuzhi
Aayitha Ezhuthu
En Uyir Thozhan
Kodi Parakuthu
Vedham Pudhithu
Mann Vasanai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Directed / Created
Modern Love Chennai
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Annakodi
Bommalattam
Thekkathi Ponnu
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Eera Nilam
Kadal Pookkal
Taj Mahal
Tamizh Selvan
Anthimanthaarai
Pasumpon
Karuththamma
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Captain Magal
Nadodi Thendral
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
En Uyir Thozhan
Kodi Parakuthu
Jamadagni
Vedham Pudhithu
Aradhana
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Mudhal Mariyathai
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Pudhumai Penn
Mann Vasanai
Lovers
Valibamey Vaa Vaa