
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Idhayam
as Special Appearance
1991

Vaathi
as Villager (Special appearance)
2023

Thiruvin Kural
as Marimuthu
2023
Kallukul Eeram
as Self
1980

Aayitha Ezhuthu
as Selva Nayagam
2004

Kalvan
2024

Maharaja
as Gopal Thatha
2024

Kuttram Kuttrame
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022

Pandiya Naadu
as Kalyanasundaram
2013

Valli Mayil
TBA

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
as Justice Ramanathan
2023

Margazhi Thingal
as Ramaiya
2023

Dhavani Kanavugal
as Self
1984

Kadhale Kadhale
2024

Rettaisuzhi
as Singaravelan
2010

Padai Veeran
2018

Kurangu Bommai
as Sundaram
2017

Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991

Meendum Oru Mariyathai
as Om
2020
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
2014