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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Credits
Maharaja (2024)
as Gopal Thatha
Thudarum (2025)
as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
Rocky (2021)
as Manimaran
Vaathi (2023)
as Villager
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
as GD (voice)
Pandiya Naadu (2013)
as Kalyanasundaram
Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)
as David (voice)
Idhayam (1991)
as Self
Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
as Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)
as Station Master (uncredited)
Namma Veettu Pillai (2019)
as Arunmozhivarman
Niram Marum Ulagil (2025)
as Rayappan
Valli Mayil (—)
Actor
Desiya Thalaivar (2025)
Actor
Pulavar (2026)
as Pulavar
Kennedy Club (2019)
as Savarimuthu
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
as Self
Kuttram Kuttrame (2022)
as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
Karuththamma (1994)
as Self
Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
as Selva Nayagam
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
Kurangu Bommai (2017)
as Sundaram
Mann Vasanai (1983)
as Mookkaiyan (voice)
Eeswaran (2021)
as Periyasamy
Naa Naa (—)
Actor
Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
as Vijayan (voice)
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)
as Justice Ramanathan
Dhavani Kanavugal (1984)
as Self
Seethakathi (2018)
as Self
Padai Veeran (2018)
as Krishnan
Kalvan (2024)
as Azhagar
Kadhal Virus (2002)
as Self
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
as Singaravelan
Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
as Self
En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
as Ramesh (voice)
Thiru.Manickam (2024)
as Shanmugam
Thiruvin Kural (2023)
as Marimuthu
Margazhi Thingal (2023)
as Ramaiya
Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
as Om
Kadhale Kadhale (2024)
Actor