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.
Directed 34
2020s
- 2023
Modern Love Chennai
Director
- 2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Director
2010s
- 2013
Annakodi
Director
2000s
- 2008
- 2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
- 2003
Eera Nilam
Director
1990s
- 1999
Taj Mahal
Director
- 1996
Tamizh Selvan
Director
Anthimanthaarai
Director
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Nadodi Thendral
Director
- 1990
En Uyir Thozhan
Director
1980s
- 1989
Kodi Parakuthu
Director
- 1987
Aradhana
Director
- 1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director
- 1985
Mudhal Mariyathai
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director
- 1984
Pudhumai Penn
Director
- 1983
Mann Vasanai
Director
Lovers
Director
- 1982
Kadhal Oviyam
Director
- 1981
Tik Tik Tik
Director
Seethakoka Chilaka
Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Director
Kotha Jeevithalu
Director
- 1980
Red Rose
Director
1970s
- 1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Director
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director
Solva Sawan
Director
- 1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
Director
- 1977
16 Vayathinile
Director
Wrote 36
2020s
- 2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Story, Screenplay
2010s
- 2013
Annakodi
Writer
2000s
- 2008
- 2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Screenplay
- 2003
Eera Nilam
Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Taj Mahal
Screenplay
- 1996
Tamizh Selvan
Screenplay
Anthimanthaarai
Screenplay
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Nadodi Thendral
Screenplay
- 1990
En Uyir Thozhan
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Kodi Parakuthu
Screenplay
- 1987
Aradhana
Story, Screenplay
- 1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Story, Screenplay
- 1985
Mudhal Mariyathai
Screenplay
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Screenplay
- 1984
Karishmaa
Story
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Original Story
Pudhumai Penn
Screenplay
- 1983
Mann Vasanai
Screenplay
Lovers
Screenplay
- 1982
Kadhal Oviyam
Screenplay
- 1981
Tik Tik Tik
Writer
Seethakoka Chilaka
Screenplay
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Screenplay
Kotha Jeevithalu
Screenplay
- 1980
Red Rose
Story, Screenplay
1970s
- 1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Screenplay
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Screenplay
Solva Sawan
Story, Screenplay
- 1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
Story, Screenplay
Padaharella Vayasu
Original Story
- 1977
16 Vayathinile
Screenplay, Story
Acted in 32
2020s
- 2026
Pulavar
Pulavar
- 2025
Desiya Thalaivar
Movie
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
- 2024
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
Kadhale Kadhale
Movie
- 2023
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
- 2022
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
- 2021
Rocky
Manimaran
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
- 2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
2010s
- 2019
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
- 2018
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
- 2017
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
- 2013
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
- 2010
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
2000s
- 2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
1990s
- 1990
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
1980s
- 1989
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
- 1987
- 1983
Mann Vasanai
Mookkaiyan (voice)
- 1981
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David (voice)
1970s
- 1979
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Vijayan (voice)
No release date
Valli Mayil
Movie
Naa Naa
Movie
Produced 7
2010s
- 2013
Annakodi
Producer
2000s
- 2008
- 2003
Eera Nilam
Producer
1990s
- 1992
Nadodi Thendral
Producer
1980s
- 1989
Kodi Parakuthu
Producer
- 1985
Mudhal Mariyathai
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Producer
Sound 2
1990s
- 1996
Anthimanthaarai
Playback Singer
- 1994
Appearances6
2010s
- 2018
Seethakathi
Self
2000s
- 2002
Kadhal Virus
Self
1990s
- 1994
- 1991
Idhayam
Self
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
1980s
- 1984
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self