
Bharathiraja
Directing
Male
Born: July 17, 1941
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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.
Also Known As
- Bharathiraja
- Bharathi Raja
- Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar
- பாரதிராஜா
- Bharathirajaa
- P.Bharathirajaa
- P. Bharathirajaa
- P. Bharathiraja
- Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
Known For

Maharaja
June 14, 2024

Thiruchitrambalam
August 18, 2022

Aayitha Ezhuthu
May 21, 2004

Thudarum
April 23, 2025

Vaathi
February 16, 2023

Kurangu Bommai
September 01, 2017

Pandiya Naadu
November 01, 2013

Namma Veettu Pillai
September 27, 2019

Seethakathi
December 20, 2018

Rocky
December 23, 2021

Eeswaran
January 15, 2021

Thiruvin Kural
April 14, 2023
