Bharathiraja
Known For
Directing
Born
1941-07-17 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Most Known For
Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
Thudarum
as Palani
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Arunmozhivarman
Rocky
as Manimaran
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
Eeswaran
as Periyasamy
Niram Marum Ulagil
as Rayappan
Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Idhayam
as Special Appearance
Kennedy Club
as Savarimuthu
Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
Seethakathi
as Himself
Padai Veeran
Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Valli Mayil
Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
