Bharathiraja
Actor
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.
Born1941-07-17
Place of BirthTheni, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For
7.7
Maharaja
ActionThriller
4.5
Kodi Parakuthu
ActionRomance
6.2
Pandiya Naadu
Action
7.5
Vedham Pudhithu
FamilyDrama
7.0
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
DramaRomance
8.3
Idhayam
DramaRomance
7.2
Kurangu Bommai
ActionCrime
8.0
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
RomanceDrama
4.0
Kennedy Club
DramaThriller
6.7
Rocky
CrimeAction
6.3
Kuttram Kuttrame
ActionDrama
Valli Mayil
ActionDrama
7.5
Mann Vasanai
RomanceDrama
Padai Veeran
DramaAction
6.8
Vaathi
DramaAction
3.0
Ninaithathu Yaaro
DramaRomance
7.8
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
DramaRomance
6.2
Karuththamma
RomanceDrama
Desiya Thalaivar
HistoryDrama
7.4
Thiruchitrambalam
RomanceDrama
7.0
Aayitha Ezhuthu
ActionDrama
9.0
Kallukul Eeram
RomanceDrama
7.3
Thudarum
ActionDrama
5.4
Namma Veettu Pillai
ComedyAction