Cast & creator
Bharathiraja
Best known for Maharaja, Modern Love Chennai, Neethana Antha Kuyil
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.
Also known as: Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar, பாரதிராஜா, Bharathirajaa
148
film credits
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television credits
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1976–2026 · acting roles
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Filmography (150)
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Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
2024
Modern Love Chennai
Director
2023Neethana Antha Kuyil
Screenplay
1986
Thudarum
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
2025
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022
Aradhana
Director
1987Aradhana
Story
1987Aradhana
Screenplay
1987
Vaathi
Villager
2023
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Director
1986Kadalora Kavithaigal
Screenplay
1986
Rocky
Manimaran
2021
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
2013
Padaharella Vayasu
Original Story
1978Thekkathi Ponnu
Director
2008
Taj Mahal
Director
1999Taj Mahal
Screenplay
1999
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Director
1985Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Screenplay
1985
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Director
2004Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Screenplay
2004Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
2014Pulavar
Pulavar
2026
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
1989Kodi Parakuthu
Director
1989Kodi Parakuthu
Screenplay
1989Kodi Parakuthu
Producer
1989
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
2019Nizhalgal
Director
1980Nizhalgal
Screenplay
1980
Vedham Pudhithu
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
1987Vedham Pudhithu
Director
1987Vedham Pudhithu
Screenplay
1987Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Assistant Director
1976
Tik Tik Tik
Writer
1981Tik Tik Tik
Director
1981
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Screenplay
1993Kizhakku Cheemayile
Director
1993
Desiya Thalaivar
2025
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Screenplay
1986Saveray Wali Gaadi
Story
1986Saveray Wali Gaadi
Director
1986
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
2004
Kotha Jeevithalu
Screenplay
1981Kotha Jeevithalu
Director
1981Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Screenplay
1991Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Director
1991
Idhayam
Self
1991
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
2019
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David (voice)
1981Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Director
1981Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Screenplay
1981Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Director
1982Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Screenplay
1982
Valli Mayil
16 Vayathinile
Director
197716 Vayathinile
Screenplay
197716 Vayathinile
Story
1977
Sigappu Rojakkal
Director
1978Sigappu Rojakkal
Story
1978Sigappu Rojakkal
Screenplay
1978Captain Magal
Director
1993Captain Magal
Screenplay
1993Captain Magal
Producer
1993Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Station Master (uncredited)
1978Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Director
1978Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Screenplay
1978
Mudhal Mariyathai
Producer
1985Mudhal Mariyathai
Director
1985Mudhal Mariyathai
Screenplay
1985Kallukul Eeram
Self
1980Kallukul Eeram
Screenplay
1980Pasumpon
Director
1995Pasumpon
Screenplay
1995
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
2025
Seethakoka Chilaka
Screenplay
1981Seethakoka Chilaka
Director
1981Tamizh Selvan
Director
1996Tamizh Selvan
Screenplay
1996
Karuththamma
Self
1994Karuththamma
Director
1994Karuththamma
Playback Singer
1994Karuththamma
Screenplay
1994Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Vijayan (voice)
1979Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Director
1979Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Screenplay
1979
Karishmaa
Story
1984Kadal Pookkal
Director
2001Kadal Pookkal
Screenplay
2001
Red Rose
Story
1980Red Rose
Director
1980Red Rose
Screenplay
1980
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
2022
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
2017
Anthimanthaarai
Director
1996Anthimanthaarai
Screenplay
1996Anthimanthaarai
Playback Singer
1996
Naa Naa
Eera Nilam
Director
2003Eera Nilam
Screenplay
2003Eera Nilam
Producer
2003
Seethakathi
Self
2018
Mann Vasanai
Mookkaiyan (voice)
1983Mann Vasanai
Director
1983Mann Vasanai
Screenplay
1983
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self
1984
Lovers
Director
1983Lovers
Screenplay
1983
Kalvan
Azhagar
2024
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
2023
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
2023
Bommalattam
Producer
2008Bommalattam
Director
2008Bommalattam
Dialogue
2008Bommalattam
Story
2008Bommalattam
Screenplay
2008Jamadagni
Director
1988Jamadagni
Screenplay
1988
Kadhal Virus
Self
2002
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Director
1979Puthiya Vaarpugal
Screenplay
1979Puthiya Vaarpugal
Producer
1979
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
2024
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
2021
Kadhal Oviyam
Screenplay
1982Kadhal Oviyam
Director
1982
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
2018
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Original Story
1984
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
2010
Pudhumai Penn
Director
1984Pudhumai Penn
Screenplay
1984
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
1991
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
2020Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Director
2020Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Story
2020Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Screenplay
2020
Solva Sawan
Director
1979Solva Sawan
Screenplay
1979Solva Sawan
Story
1979
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
2023
Annakodi
Writer
2013Annakodi
Director
2013Annakodi
Producer
2013
Nadodi Thendral
Director
1992Nadodi Thendral
Producer
1992Nadodi Thendral
Screenplay
1992
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
1990En Uyir Thozhan
Director
1990En Uyir Thozhan
Screenplay
1990