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Bharathiraja

பாரதிராஜா

Bharathiraja

Director1977-present39 films
Life
Born 1941 (age 85)
Born
Place of birth
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for
Directing

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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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