Bharathiraja

Bharathiraja

Born 1941-07-17 (age 84) Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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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.

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Maharaja
Maharaja

2024

as Gopal Thatha

Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam

2022

as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.

Thudarum
Thudarum

2025

as Palani

Vaathi
Vaathi

2023

as Villager (Special appearance)

Namma Veettu Pillai
Namma Veettu Pillai

2019

as Arunmozhivarman

Pandiya Naadu
Pandiya Naadu

2013

as Kalyanasundaram

Padai Veeran
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Ninaithathu Yaaro

2014

as Special Appearance

Aayitha Ezhuthu
Aayitha Ezhuthu

2004

as Selva Nayagam

Kuttram Kuttrame
Kuttram Kuttrame

2022

as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan

Dhavani Kanavugal
Dhavani Kanavugal

1984

as Self

Idhayam
Idhayam

1991

as Special Appearance

Rocky
Rocky

2021

as Manimaran

Thiru.Manickam
Thiru.Manickam

2024

as Shanmugam

Kurangu Bommai
Kurangu Bommai

2017

as Sundaram

Kennedy Club
Kennedy Club

2019

as Savarimuthu

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Kallukul Eeram

1980

as Self

Eeswaran
Eeswaran

2021

as Periyasamy

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

2023

as Justice Ramanathan