Known For
Directing
Known Credits
39
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 17, 1941 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai...Director | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai...Director | |
| 2013 | Annakodi...Director | |
| 2008 | Bommalattam...Director | |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei...Director | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam...Director | |
| 2001 | Kadal Pookkal...Director | |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal...Director | |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan...Director | |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai...Director | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon...Director | |
| 1994 | Karuththamma...Director | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile...Director | |
| 1993 | Captain Magal...Director | |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral...Director | |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu...Director | |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan...Director | |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu...Director | |
| 1988 | Jamadagni...Director | |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu...Director | |
| 1987 | Aradhana...Director | |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal...Director | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi...Director | |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai...Director | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary...Director | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn...Director | |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai...Director | |
| 1983 | Lovers...Director | |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa...Director | |
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam...Director | |
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik...Director | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka...Director | |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai...Director | |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu...Director | |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal...Director | |
| 1980 | Red Rose...Director | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal...Director | |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal...Director | |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan...Director | |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal...Director | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail...Director | |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile...Director | |
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu...Assistant Director |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai...Story | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai...Screenplay | |
| 2013 | Annakodi...Writer | |
| 2008 | Bommalattam...Story | |
| 2008 | Bommalattam...Screenplay | |
| 2008 | Bommalattam...Dialogue | |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei...Screenplay | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam...Screenplay | |
| 2001 | Kadal Pookkal...Screenplay | |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal...Screenplay | |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan...Screenplay | |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai...Screenplay | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon...Screenplay | |
| 1994 | Karuththamma...Screenplay | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile...Screenplay | |
| 1993 | Captain Magal...Screenplay | |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral...Screenplay | |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu...Screenplay | |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan...Screenplay | |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu...Screenplay | |
| 1988 | Jamadagni...Screenplay | |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu...Screenplay | |
| 1987 | Aradhana...Story | |
| 1987 | Aradhana...Screenplay | |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal...Screenplay | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi...Story | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi...Screenplay | |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai...Screenplay | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary...Screenplay | |
| 1984 | Karishmaa...Story | |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu...Original Story | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn...Screenplay | |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai...Screenplay | |
| 1983 | Lovers...Screenplay | |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa...Screenplay | |
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam...Screenplay | |
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik...Writer | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka...Screenplay | |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai...Screenplay | |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu...Screenplay | |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal...Screenplay | |
| 1980 | Red Rose...Screenplay | |
| 1980 | Red Rose...Story | |
| 1980 | Kallukul Eeram...Screenplay | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal...Screenplay | |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal...Screenplay | |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan...Story | |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan...Screenplay | |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal...Story | |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal...Screenplay | |
| 1978 | Padaharella Vayasu...Original Story | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail...Screenplay | |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile...Screenplay | |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile...Story |
| 2013 | Annakodi...Producer | |
| 2008 | Bommalattam...Producer | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam...Producer | |
| 1993 | Captain Magal...Producer | |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral...Producer | |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu...Producer | |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai...Producer | |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal...Producer |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai...Playback Singer | |
| 1994 | Karuththamma...Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Thudarumas Stunt Master Palani Swamy | |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagilas Rayappan | |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickamas Shanmugam | |
| 2024 | Maharajaas Gopal Thatha | |
| 2024 | Kalvanas Azhagar | |
| 2024 | Kadhale Kadhaleas | |
| 2023 | Margazhi Thingalas Ramaiya | |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaiginranaas Justice Ramanathan | |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kuralas Marimuthu | |
| 2023 | Vaathias Villager | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalamas Thiruchitrambalam Sr. | |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrameas Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan | |
| 2021 | Rockyas Manimaran | |
| 2021 | Eeswaranas Periyasamy | |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathaias Om | |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillaias Arunmozhivarman | |
| 2019 | Kennedy Clubas Savarimuthu | |
| 2018 | Seethakathias Self | |
| 2018 | Padai Veeranas Krishnan | |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommaias Sundaram | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaroas Self | |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naaduas Kalyanasundaram | |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhias Singaravelan | |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthuas Selva Nayagam | |
| 2002 | Kadhal Virusas Self | |
| 1994 | Karuththammaas Self | |
| 1991 | Idhayamas Self | |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennaias Self | |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhanas Ramesh (voice) | |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthuas GD (voice) | |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithuas Widowed Forest Ranger (voice) | |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugalas Self | |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanaias Mookkaiyan (voice) | |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilaias David (voice) | |
| 1980 | Kallukul Eeramas Self | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkalas Vijayan (voice) | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Railas Station Master (uncredited) | |
| Naa Naaas | ||
| Valli Mayilas |
