பாரதிராஜா

Bharathiraja

Director1977-present39 films

Life: Born 1941 (age 85)
Born: 1941-07-17
Place of birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for: Directing

Last reviewed: 13 October 2026

Biography

Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja is an Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 16 Vayathinile (1977) and is known for realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his films. As of 2015, he has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as three Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards, and Nandi Awards.

Top Films

Vedham Pudhithu
1987★ 8.0
Tik Tik Tik
1981★ 8.0
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986★ 8.0
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985★ 7.7
16 Vayathinile
1977★ 7.6
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004★ 7.5
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985★ 7.2
Aradhana
1987★ 7.0
Lovers
1983★ 7.0
Nizhalgal
1980★ 6.5

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