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Bharathiraja (/ b ɑːr ʌ ð ɪr ɑː dʒ ɑː / born 17 July 1941) 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 and popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam.
Bharathiraja. Director: Karuththamma. The die-hard romantic Bharathiraja was born in Alli Nagaram, a small, sylvan village near Theni as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941. He was the fifth child to his parents, Periya Maya Thevar and Meenatchiammaal alias Karuthammaal.
Dec 12, 2023 · Bharathiraja is a prominent Indian film director and actor primarily known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He gained fame with his debut film “16 Vayathinile” in 1977, which broke conventional norms and established a new genre of village cinema, showcasing realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life.
Sep 5, 2023 · Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja entered cinema wanting to be an actor. But fate had its own plans as he became a director instead. However, the acting bug did bite him soon enough, and after directing a handful of films, Bharathiraja made his debut as a lead with Kallukul Eeram.
Sep 9, 2022 · Iconic Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja was admitted to MGM Healthcare hospital in Chennai on August 26. After undergoing treatment for more than ten days, the director has been discharged from the hospital. In a new statement, the hospital management has said that the director is in a stable condition.
Aug 27, 2022 · Veteran filmmaker-actor Bharathiraja has been admitted to MGM Healthcare in Chennai. According to a statement released by the hospital, the director is undergoing treatment for a lung infection. “Mr Bharathiraja P, aged about 81 years, is admitted at MGM Healthcare, Chennai on Friday (26/08/2022).
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.
