Bharathiraja
Director · Writer
Bharathiraja
Director · Writer
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Jul 17, 1941 – Jun 10, 2026
Age84years
Directed31
Series1
Movies
Director
16 Vayathinile
1977
Director
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986
Director
Taj Mahal
1999
Director
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
Director
Aradhana
1987
Director
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Director
Karuththamma
1994
Director
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
Director
Tik Tik Tik
1981
Director
Bommalattam
2008
Director
Red Rose
1980
Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
Director
Lovers
1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bharathiraja still alive?
Bharathiraja passed away on June 10, 2026 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Bharathiraja?
Bharathiraja is best known for directing 16 Vayathinile, Sigappu Rojakkal, Karuththamma.
How many movies has Bharathiraja directed?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Bharathiraja has directed or written 31 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Bharathiraja's first movie?
The career of Bharathiraja began with 16 Vayathinile (1977).
What is Bharathiraja's most recent movie or series?
Bharathiraja's most recent release is Modern Love Chennai, which premiered on May 18, 2023.
What TV shows has Bharathiraja created or directed?
On television, Bharathiraja has appeared in Modern Love Chennai, Thekkathi Ponnu.
Bharathiraja
1941-07-17 · Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he was known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films and popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam. Bharathiraja had won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He also directed films in Telugu and Hindi. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry.