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Bharathiraja
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn July 17, 1941 (84 years)
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.
Known For
Bharathiraja Filmography
| 2025 | Thudarum · as Palani |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil · as Rayappan |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam · as Shanmugam |
| 2024 | Maharaja · as Gopal Thatha |
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| 2023 | Margazhi Thingal · as Ramaiya |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaiginrana · as Justice Ramanathan |
| 2023 | ThiruvinKural · as Marimuthu |
| 2023 | Vaathi · as Villager (special Appearance) |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam · as Thiruchitrambalam Sr. |
| 2022 | The Warriorr · as Cast |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame · as Retd. Dsp. Muthukaruppan |
| 2021 | Rocky · as Manimaran |
| 2021 | Eeswaran · as Periyasamy |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai · as Om |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai · as Arunmozhivarman |
| 2019 | Kennedy Club · as Savarimuthu |
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| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai · as Sundaram |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro · as Special Appearance |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu · as Kalyanasundaram |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu · as Selva Nayagam |
| 1991 | Idhayam · as Special Appearance |
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai (TV Series) |
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| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai · as Screenplay |
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| 1996 | Tamil Selvan · as Screenplay |
| 1995 | Pasumponn · as Screenplay |
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| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral · as Screenplay |
| 1988 | Kodiparakkudu · as Screenplay |
| 1987 | Vedam Puthithu · as Screenplay |
| 1986 | Kadolara Kavithaigal · as Screenplay |
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| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary · as Screenplay |
| 1983 | Pudumai Penn · as Screenplay |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai · as Screenplay |
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| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka · as Screenplay |
| 1981 | Alaigal Ooivathilai · as Screenplay |
| 1980 | Kotha Jeevithalu · as Screenplay |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal · as Screenplay |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal · as Screenplay |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan · as Screenplay |
| 1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail · as Screenplay |
| 1977 | Pathinaru Vayathinile · as Screenplay |
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| 2018 | Seethakaathi · as Himself |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kannavukal · as Self |
| 2008 | Bommalattam · as Dialogue |
| 1994 | Karuththamma · as Playback Singer |
| 1991 | Garuda Dhwaja · as Story, Screenplay |
| 1988 | Ek Hi Maqsad · as Story |
| 1987 | Aradhana · as Story |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi · as Story |
| 1984 | Karishmaa · as Story |
| 1984 | Mangamma Gari Manavadu · as Original Story |
| 1982 | Prema Matsara · as Story |
| 1980 | Red Rose · as Story |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal · as Story |
| 1978 | Padaharella Vayasu · as Original Story |