Maharaja2024
As Gopal Thatha
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Bharathiraja
Born
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.
Filmography (41)
Kurangu Bommai2017
As Sundaram
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Pulavar
Pulavar2026
As Pulavar
Karuththamma1994
As Self
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Thudarum2025
As Stunt Master Palani Swamy
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Kodi Parakuthu1989
As GD (voice)
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Kuttram Kuttrame2022
As Retd. DSP. Muthukaruppan
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Vaathi2023
As Villager
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Kennedy Club2019
As Savarimuthu
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Pandiya Naadu2013
As Kalyanasundaram
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Mann Vasanai1983
As Mookkaiyan (voice)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Padai Veeran2018
As Krishnan
Idhayam1991
As Self
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Alaigal Oyivadhilai1981
As David (voice)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Vedham Pudhithu1987
As Widowed Forest Ranger (voice)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Ninaithathu Yaaro2014
As Self
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Valli MayilRelease date TBA
Naa NaaRelease date TBA
Thiruchitrambalam2022
As Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Aayitha Ezhuthu2004
As Selva Nayagam
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
Niram Maaratha Pookkal1979
As Vijayan (voice)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Niram Marum Ulagil2025
As Rayappan
Kallukul Eeram
Kallukul Eeram1980
As Self
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Desiya Thalaivar2025
Rocky2021
As Manimaran
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Thiru.Manickam2024
As Shanmugam
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail1978
As Station Master (uncredited)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Namma Veettu Pillai2019
As Arunmozhivarman
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991
As Self
Kalvan2024
As Azhagar
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana2023
As Justice Ramanathan
Kadhale Kadhale2024
Thiruvin Kural2023
As Marimuthu
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Seethakathi2018
As Self
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Dhavani Kanavugal1984
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
En Uyir Thozhan1990
As Ramesh (voice)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Kadhal Virus2002
As Self
Rettaisuzhi2010
As Singaravelan
TMDb 3.2 / 10
Eeswaran2021
As Periyasamy
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Margazhi Thingal2023
As Ramaiya
Meendum Oru Mariyathai2020
As Om
Filmography and biography: TMDb