Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020
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Bharathiraja
Director & actor · born 17 July 1941 · 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.
Where to start: Maharaja (2024).
As director 41
Annakodi
2013 · 4.0/10
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Bommalattam
2008 · 4.7/10
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Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · 7.2/10
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Eera Nilam
2003
NewKadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal
2001
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Taj Mahal
1999 · 7.3/10
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Tamizh Selvan
1996
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Anthimanthaarai
1996 · 9.0/10
NewPasumpon
Pasumpon
1995 · 6.3/10
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Karuththamma
1994 · 6.2/10
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Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · 5.5/10
NewCaptain Magal
Captain Magal
1993
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Nadodi Thendral
1992 · 9.0/10
NewPudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991 · 8.0/10
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En Uyir Thozhan
1990 · 8.0/10
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Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · 4.5/10
NewJamadagni
Jamadagni
1988
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Vedham Pudhithu
1987 · 7.5/10
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Aradhana
1987 · 7.7/10
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Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986 · 7.5/10
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Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · 7.0/10
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Mudhal Mariyathai
1985 · 7.7/10
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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · 7.7/10
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Pudhumai Penn
1984 · 7.0/10
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Mann Vasanai
1983 · 7.5/10
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Lovers
1983 · 8.0/10
NewValibamey Vaa Vaa
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982 · 10.0/10
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Kadhal Oviyam
1982
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Tik Tik Tik
1981 · 8.2/10
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Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 · 7.0/10
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Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · 7.0/10
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Kotha Jeevithalu
1981 · 10.0/10
NewNizhalgal
Nizhalgal
1980 · 7.8/10
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Red Rose
1980 · 4.6/10
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Niram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · 8.0/10
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Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · 8.0/10
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Solva Sawan
1979 · 8.0/10
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Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · 6.4/10
NewKizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · 7.8/10
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16 Vayathinile
1977 · 7.5/10
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Pulavar
2026
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Thudarum
2025 · 7.4/10
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Thiru.Manickam
2024 · 6.3/10
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Maharaja
2024 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Kalvan
2024 · 6.0/10
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Thiruvin Kural
2023 · 4.8/10
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Vaathi
2023 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · 7.4/10
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Kuttram Kuttrame
2022 · 6.3/10
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Rocky
2021 · 7.0/10
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Eeswaran
2021 · 4.1/10
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Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · 5.3/10
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Kennedy Club
2019 · 5.0/10
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Seethakathi
2018 · 7.3/10
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Padai Veeran
2018 · 0.0/10
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Kurangu Bommai
2017 · 7.3/10
NewNinaithathu Yaaro
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014 · 3.0/10
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Pandiya Naadu
2013 · 6.2/10
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Rettaisuzhi
2010 · 3.2/10
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Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeKaruththamma
1994 · 6.2/10
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Idhayam
1991 · 8.3/10
NewEn Uyir Thozhan
1990 · 8.0/10
NewKodi Parakuthu
1989 · 4.5/10
NewVedham Pudhithu
1987 · 7.5/10
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Dhavani Kanavugal
1984 · 7.0/10
NewMann Vasanai
1983 · 7.5/10
NewAlaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 · 7.0/10
NewKallukul Eeram
Kallukul Eeram
1980 · 9.0/10
NewNiram Maaratha Pookkal
1979 · 8.0/10
NewKizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978 · 7.8/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Bharathiraja movie?
By viewer score, Maharaja (2024) at 7.8/10.
What are Bharathiraja’s most popular movies?
Maharaja, Thiruchitrambalam, Thudarum.
How many movies has Bharathiraja made?
72 films on TMDB, 41 as director, 31 as actor.