Bharathiraja
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 17, 1941
- Place of birth
- Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
- Died
- June 10, 2026
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.
Movies with Bharathiraja
- Maharaja 2024 · ★ 7.7
- Thiruchitrambalam 2022 · ★ 7.4
- Thudarum 2025 · ★ 7.4
- Aayitha Ezhuthu 2004 · ★ 7.0
- Vaathi 2023 · ★ 6.8
- Kurangu Bommai 2017 · ★ 7.3
- Pandiya Naadu 2013 · ★ 6.2
- Namma Veettu Pillai 2019 · ★ 5.3
- Seethakathi 2018 · ★ 7.3
- Rocky 2021 · ★ 7.0
- Eeswaran 2021 · ★ 4.1
- Karuththamma 1994 · ★ 6.2
- Kodi Parakuthu 1989 · ★ 4.5
- Thiruvin Kural 2023 · ★ 4.8
- Dhavani Kanavugal 1984 · ★ 7.0
- Idhayam 1991 · ★ 8.3
- Kuttram Kuttrame 2022 · ★ 6.3
- Thiru.Manickam 2024 · ★ 6.3
- Rettaisuzhi 2010 · ★ 3.2
- Kennedy Club 2019 · ★ 5.0
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail 1978 · ★ 7.8
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai 1981 · ★ 7.0
- Vedham Pudhithu 1987 · ★ 7.5
- Mann Vasanai 1983 · ★ 7.5
- Kallukul Eeram 1980 · ★ 9.0
- Kalvan 2024 · ★ 6.0
- Padai Veeran 2018 · ★ 0.0
- Ninaithathu Yaaro 2014 · ★ 3.0
- En Uyir Thozhan 1990 · ★ 8.0
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal 1979 · ★ 8.0
- Karumegangal Kalaiginrana 2023
- Margazhi Thingal 2023
- Kadhale Kadhale 2024
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai 1991
- Meendum Oru Mariyathai 2020
- Niram Marum Ulagil 2025
- Kadhal Virus 2002
- Desiya Thalaivar 2025
- Pulavar 2026
Movies directed by Bharathiraja
- 16 Vayathinile 1977 · ★ 7.5
- Sigappu Rojakkal 1978 · ★ 6.4
- Mudhal Mariyathai 1985 · ★ 7.7
- Karuththamma 1994 · ★ 6.2
- Kodi Parakuthu 1989 · ★ 4.5
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary 1985 · ★ 7.7
- Red Rose 1980 · ★ 4.6
- Tik Tik Tik 1981 · ★ 8.2
- Pasumpon 1995 · ★ 6.3
- Aradhana 1987 · ★ 7.7
- Bommalattam 2008 · ★ 4.7
- Taj Mahal 1999 · ★ 7.3
- Saveray Wali Gaadi 1986 · ★ 7.0
- Lovers 1983 · ★ 8.0
- Alaigal Oyivadhilai 1981 · ★ 7.0
- Mann Vasanai 1983 · ★ 7.5
- Vedham Pudhithu 1987 · ★ 7.5
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei 2004 · ★ 7.2
- Nizhalgal 1980 · ★ 7.8
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail 1978 · ★ 7.8
- Puthiya Vaarpugal 1979 · ★ 8.0
- Kadalora Kavithaigal 1986 · ★ 7.5
- Valibamey Vaa Vaa 1982 · ★ 10.0
- Nadodi Thendral 1992 · ★ 9.0
- Annakodi 2013 · ★ 4.0
- Kotha Jeevithalu 1981 · ★ 10.0
- Kizhakku Cheemayile 1993 · ★ 5.5
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu 1991 · ★ 8.0
- En Uyir Thozhan 1990 · ★ 8.0
- Anthimanthaarai 1996 · ★ 9.0
- Seethakoka Chilaka 1981 · ★ 7.0
- Pudhumai Penn 1984 · ★ 7.0
- Solva Sawan 1979 · ★ 8.0
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal 1979 · ★ 8.0
- Kadal Pookkal 2001
- Eera Nilam 2003
- Kadhal Oviyam 1982
- Meendum Oru Mariyathai 2020
- Tamizh Selvan 1996
- Captain Magal 1993