Bharathiraja
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Bharathiraja is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. As of 2017, he has won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He has 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. In 2005, he was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (honorary degree) from Sathyabama University.
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maharaja | Actor |
| 2024 | Kalvan | Actor |
| 2023 | Margazhi Thingal | Actor |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaigindrana | Actor |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Actor |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame | Actor |
| 2021 | Rocky | Actor |
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Actor |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Director, Actor, Producer |
| 2019 | Kennedy Club | Actor |
| 2018 | Padaiveeran | Actor |
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Actor |
| 2013 | Pandianadu | Actor |
| 2013 | Annakodi | Director |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Actor |
| 2008 | Bommalattam | Director |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Director |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Director |
| 2001 | Kadal Pookkal | Director |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Director |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai | Director |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Director |
| 1994 | Karuththamma | Screenplay Writer, Director, Producer |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Director |
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Director, Producer, Screenplay Writer |
| 1992 | Nadodi Thendral | Director, Producer, Screenplay Writer |
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1990 | En Uyir Thozhan | Writer, Director |
| 1988 | Kodi Parakuthu | Producer, Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Director, Screenplay Writer |
| 1985 | Muthal Mariyathai | Director, Producer, Screenplay Writer |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Director, Screenplay Writer |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1982 | Kaadhal Oviyam | Director, Screenplay Writer |
| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik | Director, Story Writer, Screenplay Writer |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Director, Screenplay Writer |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Screenplay Writer, Actor |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Screenplay Writer, Director |
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Screenplay Writer, Director, Producer |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Director |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | Screenplay Writer, Director |