Bharathiraja
Also Known As: Bharathiraja, Bharathi Raja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar, பாரதிராஜா, Bharathirajaa, P.Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathirajaa, P. Bharathiraja, Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja
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.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Birthday: July 17, 1941
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Idhayam
Overview: When a medical student from a middle-class family falls in love with an affluent English-speaking pretty girl, he is unable to express his love to her due to his inferiority complex.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1991-09-06
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Vaathi
Overview: An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-02-16
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Thiruvin Kural
Overview: An unforeseen accident at a construction site puts the lives of a speech and hearing impaired youngster and his father in trouble. Can he get out of this conflict, despite his disabilities?
Genres: Drama Thriller Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-04-14
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Kallukul Eeram
Overview: A film crew comes to shoot in a village. Two girls fall in love with the director and hero of the film. However, a series of events follow that changes their lives forever.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-02-29
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Aayitha Ezhuthu
Overview: A goon, who dreams of making it big in life, a student leader, who strives to keep politicians away from college election and a third guy who wants to settle abroad. Their lives change after an incident on a bridge.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2004-05-21
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Kalvan
Overview: In his pursuit of employment, a reformed thief encounters a setback and seeks an elderly man who then becomes the linchpin in his journey toward a fresh start.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-04-04
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Maharaja
Overview: A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-06-14
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Kuttram Kuttrame
Overview: Kokila, a village girl and grieving mother, commits suicide and the investigation for this crime falls on two police officers, Nattraayan and Retired DSP Muthukaruppan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-04-14
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Pandiya Naadu
Overview: Sivakumar is a timid young man, with a loving family in Madurai. His brother, a government official, earns the wrath of Simmakkal Ravi, the all-powerful gangster in the city. When he is murdered, Sivakumar and his father Kalayanasundaram plan to take revenge, in their own separate ways.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2013-11-01
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Valli Mayil
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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
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Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
Overview: Two fathers, from different age groups, are on a quest to mend things with their children, while a son goes after his father to redeem himself.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-09-01
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Margazhi Thingal
Overview: A young school girl with a doting grandpa falls in love with her classmate, to much apprehension from her grandfather. Intra-caste complexities soon begin to haunt the family.
Genres: Drama Family Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-10-05
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Dhaavani Kanavugal
Overview: Subramaniam is an unemployed youth who has five sisters. He is unable to get his sisters married due to his poverty. He goes to town to find a job and an unexpected incident changes his entire life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-09-14
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Kadhale Kadhale
Overview: How love and relationships evolve over the years.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 2024-02-14
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Rettaisuzhi
Overview: Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It stars ace filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja in lead roles along with Anjali, debutant Aari, Manobala, Ilavarasu, Karunas and Jayachitra in supporting roles. The film unfolds in a village in Thirunelveli. Ramasamy (K Balachander) is an influential man in the village and he is a devoted to the principles of Congress since his childhood. He is against Singaravelan (Bharathiraja), a Communist. Their feud runs for over four decades. Even their grand children are against each other and they form gangs to express their enmity. However a romance in the family changes the warm atmosphere. Susheela (Anjali), brought up in Singaravelan's house is a school teacher who is in love with one Murthy (Aari). Understanding their true love, the children forget their enmity and try to bring both families together and get them wedlocked. Did they succeed in their attempts forms the climax.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2010-04-23
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Padai Veeran
Overview: A care-free youngster sets out to become a cop and comes back to his village to control a riot. He realises that he has to take on people, who are close to him, to manage the situation.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2018-02-02
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Kurangu Bommai
Overview: An honest driver tries to find the owner of a bag, supposedly containing money to fund the marriage of the man’s daughter, not realising that it was used by his own father to move a stolen idol.
Genres: Action Crime Family Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2017-09-01
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Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Overview: Thanthu Vitten Ennai is a 1991 film starring Vikram and Rohini in the lead roles. This was the last film directed by C. V. Sridhar.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1991-06-22
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Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Overview: A girl who decides to commit suicide owing to personal issues befriends a septuagenarian who has been abandoned by his son. A 10-day trip to an exotic place changes their respective lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2020-02-21
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Ninaithathu Yaaro
Overview: A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2014-01-30
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Seethakathi
Overview: A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2018-12-20
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Naa Naa
Overview: The story of Sasikumar, an ordinary citizen who turns into a crook.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ta
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Kennedy Club
Overview: A kabaddi team faces several struggles while competing in a national-level championship.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2019-08-23
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Namma Veettu Pillai
Overview: Arumpon wants his sister to get married into a good family, but is forced to accept her marriage to a local goon, with whom he is at loggerheads. Will the brother-sister relationship survive?
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2019-09-27
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Rocky
Overview: A gangster who is released from prison goes in search of his sister only to find his violent past tagging along and threatening to derail his attempt to lead a normal life.
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2021-12-23
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Eeswaran
Overview: A close-knit family begins to come apart at the seams due to an astrologer's predictions of an imminent tragedy.
Genres: Action Family Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2021-01-15
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Thiruchitrambalam
Overview: A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How long will it be before he realises what he is looking for is right next to him?
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-08-18
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Thiru.Manickam
Overview: In today's digital world, Manickam, a man determined to live an honest life, is tested and troubled by his family, relatives and many others. What did Manickam do to find himself in such a situation? How does he overcome the trials that question his integrity? This story unfolds in a simple yet engaging and thrilling way, keeping you hooked till the very end
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-12-27
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Niram Marum Ulagil
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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