Bharathiraja
Director
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.
Filmography
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha 2024
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr. 2022
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam 2004
Thudarum
as Palani 2025
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance) 2023
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram 2017
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram 2013
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman 2019
Seethakathi
as Himself 2018
Rocky
as Manimaran 2021
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy 2021
Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu 2023
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan 2022
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self 1984
Idhayam
as Special Appearance 1991
Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan 2010
Thiru.Manickam
as Shanmugam 2024