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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.
The roles that explain the career.
31 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maharaja | Gopal Thatha | Film |
| 2018 | Seethakathi | Himself | Film |
| 2013 | Annakodi | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Annakodi | Writer | Film |
| 2013 | Annakodi | Producer | Film |
| 2008 | Bommalattam | Director | Film |
| 2008 | Bommalattam | Producer | Film |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Selva Nayagam | Film |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Director | Film |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Producer | Film |
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus | Self | Film |
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Producer | Film |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | Director | Film |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | Producer | Film |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | Film | |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu | Director | Film |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu | Producer | Film |
| 1988 | Jamadagni | Director | Film |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Widowed Forest Ranger (voice) | Film |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Director | Film |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Director | Film |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Self | Film |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Director | Film |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka | Director | Film |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oyivadhilai | Director | Film |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Director | Film |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Producer | Film |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Director | Film |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Director | Film |
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