As Director
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
7.7
Bharathiraja
Directing
Birth date
July 17, 1941
Birth place
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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.
Featured in
As Director, As Writer
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
7.2
As Director, As Writer
Mann Vasanai
1983
5.0
As Director
Lovers
1983
7.0
As Director, As Writer
Tik Tik Tik
1981
8.0
As Director, As Writer
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981
6.0
As Director, As Writer
Red Rose
1980
4.7
As Director, As Writer
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
6.2
As Director, As Writer
16 Vayathinile
1977
7.6