Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

Gender

Male

Birthday

1941-07-17 (83 years old)

Place of Birth

Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As

Bharathiraja
Bharathi Raja
Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar
பாரதிராஜா
Bharathirajaa
P.Bharathirajaa
P. Bharathirajaa
P. Bharathiraja
Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja

Bharathiraja

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.

Known For

7.8%

Maharaja

Jun 14, 2024

7.4%

Thiruchitrambalam

Aug 18, 2022

7.1%

Aayitha Ezhuthu

May 21, 2004

6.7%

Vaathi

Feb 16, 2023

7.2%

Kurangu Bommai

Sep 1, 2017

6.2%

Pandiya Naadu

Nov 1, 2013

5.4%

Namma Veettu Pillai

Sep 27, 2019

7.5%

Seethakathi

Dec 20, 2018

7.2%

Rocky

Dec 23, 2021

4.3%

Eeswaran

Jan 15, 2021

4.8%

Thiruvin Kural

Apr 14, 2023

6.0%

Dhavani Kanavugal

Sep 14, 1984

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Acting

—		Naa Naa
—		Valli Mayil

2025

Niram Marum Ulagil as Rayappan

2024		Thiru.Manickam as Shanmugam
2024		Maharaja as Gopal Thatha
2024		Kalvan
2024		Kadhale Kadhale

2023		Margazhi Thingal as Ramaiya
2023		Karumegangal Kalaiginrana as Justice Ramanathan
2023		Thiruvin Kural as Marimuthu
2023		Vaathi as Villager (Special appearance)

2022		Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022		Kuttram Kuttrame as Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan

2021		Rocky as Manimaran
2021		Eeswaran as Periyasamy

2020

Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Om

2019		Namma Veettu Pillai as Arunmozhivarman
2019		Kennedy Club as Savarimuthu

2018		Seethakathi as Himself
2018		Padai Veeran

2017

Kurangu Bommai as Sundaram

2014

Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance

2013

Pandiya Naadu as Kalyanasundaram

2010

Rettaisuzhi as Singaravelan

2004

Aayitha Ezhuthu as Selva Nayagam

1991		Idhayam as Special Appearance
1991		Thanthu Vitten Ennai

1984

Dhavani Kanavugal as Self

1980

Kallukul Eeram as Self

Directing

2023

Modern Love Chennai as Director

2020

Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Director

2013

Annakodi as Director

2008

Bommalattam as Director

2004

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei as Director

2003

Eera Nilam as Director

2001

Kadal Pookkal as Director

1999

Taj Mahal as Director

1996		Tamizh Selvan as Director
1996		Anthimanthaarai as Director

1995

Pasumpon as Director

1994

Karuththamma as Director

1993

Kizhakku Cheemayile as Director

1992

Nadodi Thendral as Director

1991

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu as Director

1990

En Uyir Thozhan as Director

1989

Kodi Parakuthu as Director

1987		Vedham Pudhithu as Director
1987		Aradhana as Director

1986		Kadalora Kavithaigal as Director
1986		Saveray Wali Gaadi as Director

1985		Mudhal Mariyathai as Director
1985		Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as Director

1984

Pudhumai Penn as Director

1983		Mann Vasanai as Director
1983		Lovers as Director

1982		Valibamey Vaa Vaa as Director
1982		Kaadhal Oviyam as Director

1981		Tik Tik Tik as Director
1981		Seethakoka Chilaka as Director
1981		Alaigal Oyivadhilai as Director
1981		Kotha Jeevithalu as Director

1980		Nizhalgal as Director
1980		Red Rose as Director

1979		Niram Maaratha Pookkal as Director
1979		Puthiya Vaarpugal as Director
1979		Solva Sawan as Director

1978		Sigappu Rojakkal as Director
1978		Kizhakke Pogum Rail as Director

1977

16 Vayathinile as Director

Production

2013

Annakodi as Producer

2008

Bommalattam as Producer

1994

Karuththamma as Producer

1992

Nadodi Thendral as Producer

1989

Kodi Parakuthu as Producer

1985

Mudhal Mariyathai as Producer

1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal as Producer

Sound

1996

Anthimanthaarai as Playback Singer

1994

Karuththamma as Playback Singer

Writing

2020		Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Screenplay
2020		Meendum Oru Mariyathai as Story

2013

Annakodi as Writer

2008		Bommalattam as Dialogue
2008		Bommalattam as Story
2008		Bommalattam as Screenplay

2003

Eera Nilam as Screenplay

1996		Tamizh Selvan as Screenplay
1996		Anthimanthaarai as Screenplay

1994

Karuththamma as Writer

1993

Kizhakku Cheemayile as Screenplay

1992

Nadodi Thendral as Screenplay

1991

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu as Screenplay

1989

Kodi Parakuthu as Screenplay

1987		Vedham Pudhithu as Screenplay
1987		Aradhana as Story
1987		Aradhana as Screenplay

1986		Kadalora Kavithaigal as Screenplay
1986		Saveray Wali Gaadi as Story
1986		Saveray Wali Gaadi as Screenplay

1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as Screenplay

1984		Karishmaa as Story
1984		Mangamma Gari Manavadu as Original Story
1984		Pudhumai Penn as Screenplay

1983

Mann Vasanai as Screenplay

1982

Kaadhal Oviyam as Screenplay

1981		Tik Tik Tik as Writer
1981		Seethakoka Chilaka as Screenplay
1981		Alaigal Oyivadhilai as Screenplay
1981		Kotha Jeevithalu as Screenplay

1980		Nizhalgal as Screenplay
1980		Red Rose as Story
1980		Red Rose as Screenplay
1980		Kallukul Eeram as Screenplay

1979		Niram Maaratha Pookkal as Screenplay
1979		Puthiya Vaarpugal as Screenplay
1979		Solva Sawan as Story
1979		Solva Sawan as Screenplay

1978		Sigappu Rojakkal as Writer
1978		Padaharella Vayasu as Original Story
1978		Kizhakke Pogum Rail as Screenplay

1977		16 Vayathinile as Screenplay
1977		16 Vayathinile as Story