Birthday:
Jul 17, 1941
Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Bharathiraja
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
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Idhayam | Special Appearance | 1991 |
| Vaathi | Villager (Special appearance) | 2023 |
| Thiruvin Kural | Marimuthu | 2023 |
| Kallukul Eeram | Self | 1980 |
| Aayitha Ezhuthu | Selva Nayagam | 2004 |
| Kalvan | 2024 | |
| Maharaja | Gopal Thatha | 2024 |
| Kuttram Kuttrame | Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan | 2022 |
| Pandiya Naadu | Kalyanasundaram | 2013 |
| Valli Mayil | 1970 | |
| Karumegangal Kalaiginrana | Justice Ramanathan | 2023 |
| Margazhi Thingal | Ramaiya | 2023 |
| Dhaavani Kanavugal | Self | 1984 |
| Kadhale Kadhale | 2024 | |
| Rettaisuzhi | Singaravelan | 2010 |
| Padai Veeran | 2018 | |
| Kurangu Bommai | Sundaram | 2017 |
| Thanthu Vitten Ennai | 1991 | |
| Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Om | 2020 |
| Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance | 2014 |
| Seethakathi | Himself | 2018 |
| Naa Naa | 1970 | |
| Kennedy Club | Savarimuthu | 2019 |
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Arunmozhivarman | 2019 |
| Rocky | Manimaran | 2021 |
| Eeswaran | Periyasamy | 2021 |
| Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam Sr. | 2022 |
| Thiru.Manickam | Shanmugam | 2024 | Series | Cast | Year |
