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Biography
Bharathan was an Indian filmmaker, artist, and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan and K. G. George, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed. Known for his unconventional works, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in the Indian Film Industry of all time as well as one of the directors who revolutionised Malayalam Cinema.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
Filmography5 titles

Aaravam
1978Art Direction, Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
1978Art Direction, Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Ente Upasana
1984Director
1984Director

Manjeeradhwani
1998Director
1998Director

Thazhvaram
1990Art Direction, Director, Music
1990Art Direction, Director, Music

Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983as Himself (Cameo)
1983as Himself (Cameo)