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.
38 movies
Desiya Thalaivar
2025·0.0
Thudarum
2025·7.3
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025·0.0
Thiru.Manickam
2024·6.5
Maharaja
2024·7.7
Kalvan
2024·6.0
Kadhale Kadhale
2024·0.0
Margazhi Thingal
2023·0.0
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023·0.0
Thiruvin Kural
2023·4.8
Vaathi
2023·6.8
Thiruchitrambalam
2022·7.4
Kuttram Kuttrame
2022·6.3
Rocky
2021·6.7
Eeswaran
2021·4.1
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020·0.0
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019·5.4
Kennedy Club
2019·4.0
Seethakathi
2018·7.5
Padai Veeran
2018·0.0
Kurangu Bommai
2017·7.3
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014·3.0
Pandiya Naadu
2013·6.2
Rettaisuzhi
2010·3.2
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004·7.0
Kadhal Virus
2002·0.0
Karuththamma
1994·6.2
Idhayam
1991·8.3
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991·0.0
En Uyir Thozhan
1990·8.0
Kodi Parakuthu
1989·4.5
Vedham Pudhithu
1987·7.5
Dhavani Kanavugal
1984·7.0
Mann Vasanai
1983·7.5
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981·7.0
Kallukul Eeram
1980·9.0
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979·8.0
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978·7.8