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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.
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. His childhood passions were deer hunting and literature.
Sep 5, 2023 · Fast-forward to 2023, Bharathiraja is still going strong as both a director and an actor. In his recent release, Karumegangal Kalaigindrana, directed by Thangar Bachan, Bharathiraja plays the principal character, despite the cast having prominent names like Gautham Menon, Yogi Babu and Aditi Balan.
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.
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.
May 12, 2023 · One of the shorts in Modern Love Chennai, the upcoming Prime Video anthology, is directed by veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja. Titled Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal, the short features Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, and Vijayalakshmi. It has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Aug 29, 2023 · Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja breaks down his limited yet iconic acting roles, and discusses why his character in the upcoming film ‘Karumegangal Kalaigindrana’ will be an important one
