Bharathiraja
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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.
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Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
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16 Vayathinile (1977)
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Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
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Mann Vasanai (1983)
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Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
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Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
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Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
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Eera Nilam (2003)
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Pasumpon (1995)
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Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)
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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
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Tamizh Selvan (1996)
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Captain Magal (1993)
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Karuththamma (1994)
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Taj Mahal (1999)
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Anthimanthaarai (1996)
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Tik Tik Tik (1981)
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Nizhalgal (1980)
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Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)
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Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
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Jamadagni (1988)
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Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
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Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
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Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004)
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Kadal Pookkal (2001)
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Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
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Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
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Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)
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Kadhal Oviyam (1982)
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Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)
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Pudhumai Penn (1984)
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Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
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Bommalattam (2008)
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Lovers (1983)
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Red Rose (1980)
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Nadodi Thendral (1992)
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Solva Sawan (1979)
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En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
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Aradhana (1987)
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Annakodi (2013)
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Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
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