About
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.
Filmography
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Annakodi2013 · Director, Writer, Producer
Bommalattam2008 · Producer, Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei2004 · Director, Screenplay
Eera Nilam2003 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Kadal Pookkal2001 · Director, Screenplay
Taj Mahal1999 · Director, Screenplay
Tamizh Selvan1996 · Director, Screenplay
Anthimanthaarai1996 · Director, Screenplay, Playback Singer
Pasumpon1995 · Director, Screenplay
Karuththamma1994 · Director, Playback Singer, Screenplay
Kizhakku Cheemayile1993 · Director, Screenplay
Captain Magal1993 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Nadodi Thendral1992 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu1991 · Director, Screenplay
En Uyir Thozhan1990 · Director, Screenplay
Kodi Parakuthu1989 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Jamadagni1988 · Director, Screenplay
Vedham Pudhithu1987 · Director, Screenplay
Aradhana1987 · Director, Story, Screenplay