Bharathiraja
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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Acting History
2025
Thudarum as Palani
2025Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan
2024Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam
2024Maharaja as Gopal Thatha
2024Kalvan
2024Kadhale Kadhale
2023Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya
2023Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan
2023Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
2023Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)
2022Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2021Rocky as Manimaran
2021Eeswaran as Periyasamy
2020Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Om
2019Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman
2019Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu
2018Seethakathi as Himself
2018Padai Veeran
2017Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram
2014Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
2013Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram
2010Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan
2004Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam
1991Idhayam as Special Appearance
1991Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1984Dhavani Kanavugal as Self
1980Kallukul Eeram as Self
—Valli Mayil
—Naa Naa