Director · Actor · Writer · Producer

Bharathiraja

20 credited titles on WatchWise

Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he was known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films and popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam. Bharathiraja had won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He 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.

Bharathiraja in one minute

Strongest genre

Drama

₹35 cr · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Thudarum

₹235 cr

Standout efficiency

8.4x

Thudarum · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹49 cr

Combined reported budget

₹7 cr

Gross / budget

6.8x

Bankability Index

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