Bharathiraja

Bharathiraja

July 17, 1941 · 85 years old

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 Awa…

Known For

28 titles
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Thiruchitrambalam

Thiruchitrambalam

2022 · 2h 11m · Movie

Thiruchitrambalam lives with his father and grandfather. He blames the former for the loss of his mother and sister and is not on good terms with the latter. Meanwhile, his love life is not so successful.

7.7
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Aayitha Ezhuthu

Aayitha Ezhuthu

2004 · 2h 40m · Movie

Three men and their accidental meeting on Napier Bridge will change their lives forever.

7.9
3
Sigappu Rojakkal

Sigappu Rojakkal

1978 · 2h 9m · Movie

Kamal Haasan, the central character, is a man terribly soured by his unvaryingly devastating encounters with the opposite sex. He develops a pathological hatred for women and uses his charm to seduce young women and kill them imme...

7.9
4
Thiru.Manickam

Thiru.Manickam

2024 · 2h 2m · Movie

A man who is getting chased by everyone for doing good, yet he overcomes opposition. Among everyone who is trying to survive, this man wants to live. Shows how Manikkam becomes Thiru Manikkam

8.1
5
Eeswaran

Eeswaran

2021 · 2h 10m · Movie

Eeswaran tells the story of Periyasamy whose simple and joyous life turns into a nightmare with internal familial disputes.

4.6
6
Kurangu Bommai

Kurangu Bommai

2017 · 1h 46m · Movie

A loyal worker, Sundaram takes orders from his boss Ekamabaram, even when Ekamabaram asks Sundaram to smuggle a valuable idol in his car.

7.9
7
Namma Veettu Pillai

Namma Veettu Pillai

2019 · 2h 33m · Movie

A brother who dotes on his sister is forced into a situation where he has to get her married to a ruffian with whom he is at loggerheads. Can their relationship survive?

6.0
8
Pandiya Naadu

Pandiya Naadu

2013 · 2h 24m · Movie

A man goes against a mafia gang to avenge his brother's death.

7.2
9
Pathinaru Vayathinile

Pathinaru Vayathinile

1977 · 2h 19m · Movie

The movie revolves around the struggle and vulnerability of 16-year old Mayil (Sridevi) when in love.

8.0
10
Kalvan

Kalvan

2024 · 2h 22m · Movie

Kemban, a thief seeking an anti-poaching watcher job, finds out that it requires a bribe of Rs. 2 Lakh. Will he be able to arrange the money?

5.6
11
ThiruvinKural

ThiruvinKural

2023 · 1h 57m · Movie

A man with hearing and speech disabilities is drawn into danger when a ruthless gang starts targeting his injured father at a hospital.

5.0
12
Kuttram Kuttrame

Kuttram Kuttrame

2022 · 1h 47m · Movie

A family that hails from a village is struck by an unfortunate incident and gets into conflicts they never expected.

6.2
13
Tik Tik Tik

Tik Tik Tik

1981 · 2h 44m · Movie

A fashion photographer gets embroiled in a series of grisly murders

6.9
14
Vedam Puthithu

Vedam Puthithu

1987 · 2h 24m · Movie

Rules are broken in the traditional village society where an upper- caste orphaned boy is brought up by the village Chieftain.

7.9
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Niram Marum Ulagil

Niram Marum Ulagil

2025 · 2h 26m · Movie

During a train journey, A ticket examiner narrates four tales of extreme parental sacrifice, exploring familial bonds through illness, estrangement, unexpected connections, and emotional turmoil, to a young woman

6.4
16
Kennedy Club

Kennedy Club

2019 · 2h 0m · Movie

A kabaddi team faces several struggles while competing in a national-level championship.

5.7
17
Dhavani Kannavukal

Dhavani Kannavukal

1984 · 2h 28m · Movie

An unemployed gold medalist tries to become rich for his big family.

6.9
18
Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

1999 · 2h 37m · Movie

Maayan sees Machakanni on the day of her engagement and both fall for each other. Incidentally her engagement is broken off. But, the enmity between their villages and family threatens their romance.

4.6
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Padai Veeran

Padai Veeran

2018 · 2h 10m · Movie

Set in Aiyanaar Patti, a village in a rural area around Theni, where caste segregation is still practiced as the result of the controversial Criminal Tribes Act imposed by the British colonists. This ends up with impoverished comm...

6.1
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Saveray Wali Gaadi

Saveray Wali Gaadi

1986 · 2h 15m · Movie

Ravidas (Sunny Deol) lives in a village in rural India. He is the son of Chediram (Dr. Shreeram Lagoo) who is of highly respected in the village. Ravidas falls in love with Jyoti (Poonam Dhillon). Their love becomes known in the v...

6.4
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Bommalattam

Bommalattam

2008 · 2h 12m · Movie

A spate of murders during the shooting of a movie shocks everybody. The CBI, who is tasked with investigating the case, suspect Rana, an eccentric film director.

6.2
22
Puthiya Vaarpugal

Puthiya Vaarpugal

1979 · 2h 23m · Movie

When Shanmugamani goes for a village to work as a teacher. There he falls in love with Jothi.

7.8
23
Meendum Oru Mariyathai

Meendum Oru Mariyathai

2020 · 1h 59m · Movie

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.

4.6
24
Annakodi

Annakodi

2013 · Movie

Annakodi is in love with a boy who belongs to a different caste. When her parents learn about it, they disapprove of her relationship and force her to get married to someone else.

3.8
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Kadal Pookkal

Kadal Pookkal

2001 · Movie

Karuthayya (Murali) and Peter (Manoj Bharathiraja) are the best friends, sharing with each other their hopes and dreams. Karuthayya's plan to get his beloved sister Kayal (Umashankari) married elsewhere is thwarted when he learns ...

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Eera Nilam

Eera Nilam

2003 · 2h 22m · Movie

A family oriented drama that revolves around relationships and love for the nation. A women loses two of her sons in the Kargil war. Now, the younger son has to shoulder the family's responsibilities.

28
Margazhi Thingal

Margazhi Thingal

2023 · 1h 52m · Movie

In the heart of a rustic village untouched by the winds of modernity, a young girl's life is transformed by the forbidden flame of love. Her grandfather's unwavering affection and support guide her through a tempestuous journey, a...