Bharathiraja biography
Bharathiraja was an Indian film director, born on 17 July 1941 in Theni Allinagaram, who died on 10 June 2026.
Bharathiraja's screen career began in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile.
Bharathiraja had 68 screen credits across Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema between 1977 and 2026.
Bharathiraja is remembered for Vedham Pudhithu, Muthal Mariyathai, Alaigal Oivathillai, Karuththamma.
Honours include Nandi Award, Filmfare Awards South and Padma Shri in arts.
- Also known as
- Bharathi Rajaa, Chinnasaamy Periyamaya Thevar
- Born
- 17 July 1941
- Died
- 10 June 2026 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Theni Allinagaram
- Work
- Film director, Actor, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1977 to 2026
- Known for
- Vedham Pudhithu, Muthal Mariyathai, Alaigal Oivathillai, Karuththamma
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- Padma Shri in arts
Bharathiraja filmography
68 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pulavar | posthumous release | ||
| 2025 | Thudarum | Stunt Master Palani Swamy | Malayalam film | |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Rayappan | ||
| 2025 | Desiya Thalaivar | |||
| 2024 | Maharaja | Gopal Thatha | ||
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | |||
| 2024 | Kalvan | Azhagar | ||
| 2023 | Vaathi | Villager | Cameo appearance | |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Marimuthu | ||
| 2023 | Sir | Villager | Telugu film; Cameo appearance | |
| 2023 | Margazhi Thingal | Ramaiyaa | ||
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaigindrana | Ramanathan | ||
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam Sr. | ||
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame | DSP Muthukaruppan | ||
| 2021 | Rocky | Manimaran | ||
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Periyasamy | ||
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Namma Veetu Pillai | Arunmozhivarman | ||
| 2019 | Kennedy Club | Savarimuthu | ||
| 2018 | Seethakaathi | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Padaiveeran | Krishnan | ||
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Sundaram | ||
| 2016 | Final Cut of Director | Hindi | ||
| 2014 | Salam Kashmir | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Pandianadu | Kalyanasundaram | Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
Show all 68 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Annakodi | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Singaravelan | ||
| 2008 | Bommalattam | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Selvanayagam | ||
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Kadal Pookkal | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Screenplay | |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Tamizh Selvan | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Karuthamma | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Kodi Parakuthu | Tamil | Voice for Manivannan | |
| 1988 | Jamadagni | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Naarkaali Kanavugal | |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues | |
| 1987 | Aradhana | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Tamil | 25th film | |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Lovers | Hindi | Remake of Alaigal Oivathillai / Seethakoka Chiluka | |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Kaadhal Oviyam | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Telugu | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director | |
| 1980 | Red Rose | Hindi | Remake of Sigappu Rojakkal | |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Kotha Jeevithalu | Telugu | Remake of Puthiya Vaarpugal | |
| 1979 | Solva Sawan | Hindi | Remake of 16 Vayathinile | |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Tamil | Voice for Vijayan | |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director | |
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director |