Directing
Bharathiraja
Born 1941-07-17 · Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Vaathi
Namma Veettu Pillai
Kurangu Bommai
Thiruchitrambalam
Maanaadu
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Tik Tik Tik
Vedham Pudhithu
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Thiruvin Kural
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Sigappu Rojakkal
Pandiya Naadu
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Rocky
Kennedy Club
Taj Mahal
Kuttram Kuttrame
Dhavani Kanavugal
Seethakoka Chilaka
Valli Mayil
Seethakathi
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Kodi Parakuthu
Pudhumai Penn
16 Vayathinile
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Solva Sawan
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Karishmaa
Annakodi
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Mudhal Mariyathai
Eeswaran
Padai Veeran
Mann Vasanai
Idhayam
Aradhana