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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.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
- Nandi Award
- Padma Shri in arts
Filmography12 titles
Padaharella Vayasu
1978Original Story
1978Original Story
Tik Tik Tik
1981Director, Writer
1981Director, Writer
Maharaja
2024as Gopal Thatha
2024as Gopal Thatha
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985Director, Screenplay
1985Director, Screenplay
Thudarum
2025as Palani
2025as Palani
Seethakathi
2018as Himself
2018as Himself
Mann Vasanai
1983Director, Screenplay
1983Director, Screenplay
Thiruchitrambalam
2022as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
2022as Thiruchitrambalam Sr.
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984Original Story
1984Original Story
Vaathi
2023as Villager (Special appearance)
2023as Villager (Special appearance)
Modern Love Chennai
Director
Director
Thiruvin Kural
2023as Marimuthu
2023as Marimuthu