A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Bharathi Raja
Bharathiraja
Bharathirajaa
Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar
P. Bharathiraja
P. Bharathirajaa
P.Bharathirajaa
Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
பாரதிராஜா
Birthplace:
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Born:
July 17, 1941
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.
Dialogue:
2008 Bommalattam
Director:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Original Story:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Playback Singer:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Producer:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Screenplay:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Kallukul Eeram
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Story:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Kallukul Eeram
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Karishmaa
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Writer:
1977 16 Vayathinile
1978 Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 Padaharella Vayasu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Solva Sawan
1980 Kallukul Eeram
1980 Nizhalgal
1980 Red Rose
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Tik Tik Tik
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1983 Lovers
1983 Mann Vasanai
1984 Karishmaa
1984 Mangamma Gari Manavadu
1984 Pudhumai Penn
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1987 Aradhana
1987 Vedham Pudhithu
1989 Kodi Parakuthu
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1992 Nadodi Thendral
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile
1994 Karuththamma
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Tamizh Selvan
1999 Taj Mahal
2001 Kadal Pookkal
2003 Eera Nilam
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2008 Bommalattam
2013 Annakodi
2020 Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Director:
2023 Modern Love Chennai
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