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Bharathiraja

Directing

1 movie available on YTS

Actor info

  • Name :

    Bharathiraja

  • Born :

    July 17, 1941 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India (84 years at death)

  • Died :

    June 10, 2026

  • Known for :

    Directing

  • Gender :

    Male

  • Film career :

    39 films (1978–2025)

  • Also known as :

    Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar, பாரதிராஜா, Bharathirajaa

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Biography

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.

Notable films

  • Maharaja (2024) as Gopal Thatha
  • Thudarum (2025) as Stunt Master Palani Swamy
  • Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) as Station Master (uncredited)
  • Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) as Self
  • Vaathi (2023) as Villager

1 YIFY Movies starring Bharathiraja