Bharathiraja
Born: 1941-07-17
• Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Thudarum
Niram Marum Ulagil
Thiru.Manickam
Maharaja
Kalvan
Kadhale Kadhale
Margazhi Thingal
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Thiruvin Kural
Vaathi
Thiruchitrambalam
Kuttram Kuttrame
Rocky
Eeswaran
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Namma Veettu Pillai
Kennedy Club
Seethakathi
Padai Veeran
Kurangu Bommai
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Ninaithathu Yaaro
Pandiya Naadu
Rettaisuzhi
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Kadhal Virus
Karuththamma
Idhayam
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
En Uyir Thozhan
Kodi Parakuthu
Vedham Pudhithu
Dhavani Kanavugal
Mann Vasanai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
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Kallukul Eeram
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Niram Maaratha Pookkal
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Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Valli Mayil
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