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Born July 17, 1941 · Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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.

Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020

Annakodi
2013

Bommalattam
2008

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004

Eera Nilam
2003
Kadal Pookkal
2001

Taj Mahal
1999
Tamizh Selvan
1996

Anthimanthaarai
1996
Pasumpon
1995

Karuththamma
1994

Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993

Nadodi Thendral
1992
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991
En Uyir Thozhan
1990

Kodi Parakuthu
1989

Vedham Pudhithu
1987

Aradhana
1987

Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986

Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986

Mudhal Mariyathai
1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985

Pudhumai Penn
1984

Mann Vasanai
1983

Lovers
1983
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982

Kadhal Oviyam
1982

Tik Tik Tik
1981

Seethakoka Chilaka
1981

Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981

Kotha Jeevithalu
1981
Nizhalgal
1980

Red Rose
1980
Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979

Solva Sawan
1979

Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978

16 Vayathinile
1977

Thudarum
2025

Niram Marum Ulagil
2025

Thiru.Manickam
2024

Maharaja
2024

Kalvan
2024

Kadhale Kadhale
2024

Margazhi Thingal
2023

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
2023

Thiruvin Kural
2023

Vaathi
2023

Thiruchitrambalam
2022

Kuttram Kuttrame
2022

Rocky
2021

Eeswaran
2021

Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020

Namma Veettu Pillai
2019

Kennedy Club
2019

Seethakathi
2018

Padai Veeran
2018

Kurangu Bommai
2017
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014

Pandiya Naadu
2013

Rettaisuzhi
2010

Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004

Idhayam
1991

Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991

Dhavani Kanavugal
1984
Kallukul Eeram
1980