Bharathiraja
Directing
Born July 17, 1941 — Died June 10, 2026
From Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar
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 Iyakkun...
Filmography
Thudarum
Stunt Master Palani Swamy
20257.3
Niram Marum Ulagil
Rayappan
2025
Thiru.Manickam
Shanmugam
20246.5
Maharaja
Gopal Thatha
20247.7
Kalvan
Azhagar
20246.0
Kadhale Kadhale
2024
Margazhi Thingal
Ramaiya
2023
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Justice Ramanathan
2023
Thiruvin Kural
Marimuthu
20234.8
Vaathi
Villager
20236.8
Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
20227.4
Kuttram Kuttrame
Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
20226.3
Rocky
Manimaran
20216.7
Eeswaran
Periyasamy
20214.1
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Om
2020
Namma Veettu Pillai
Arunmozhivarman
20195.4
Kennedy Club
Savarimuthu
20194.0
Seethakathi
Self
20187.5
Padai Veeran
Krishnan
2018
Kurangu Bommai
Sundaram
20177.3
—
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
20143.0
Pandiya Naadu
Kalyanasundaram
20136.2
Rettaisuzhi
Singaravelan
20103.2
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Selva Nayagam
20047.0
Kadhal Virus
Self
2002
Karuththamma
Self
19946.2
Idhayam
Self
19918.3
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Self
1991
En Uyir Thozhan
Ramesh (voice)
19908.0
Kodi Parakuthu
GD (voice)
19894.5
Vedham Pudhithu
Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
19877.5
Dhavani Kanavugal
Self
19847.0
Mann Vasanai
Mookkaiyan (voice)
19837.5
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
David (voice)
19817.0
—
Kallukul Eeram
Self
19809.0
—
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Vijayan (voice)
19798.0
—
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Station Master (uncredited)
19787.8
Valli Mayil
N/A
Naa Naa
N/A