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Chinnasamy Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja

Born: December 7, 1941

FAN SCORE

85

POPULARITY

9

Bharathiraja is a legendary Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer known for revolutionizing Tamil cinema with rural realism and socially relevant storytelling. He introduced iconic films lik... Read more

ROLES

Director

HEIGHT

5'8"/68kg

BIRTH PLACE

Allinagaram

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Quick Info

Born December 7, 1941

Birth Place Allinagaram

Height 5'8"/68kg

Fan Score 85

Popularity 9

Roles Director

Photos

Photo 1 of Chinnasamy Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja

Photo 2 of Chinnasamy Periyamayathevar Bharathiraja

Videos

Bharathiraja Press Meet Bharathiraja Thoothukudi - IBC...

Life history of bharathiraja iyakkunar imayam

Personal Details

Alternative Names Iyakkunar Imayam

Children Bharathi Raja Jr, Narmadha Bharathiraja

Parents Father: Periya Maya Thevar, Mother: Meenatchiammaal

Relatives Brother-in-law:Manoj Kumar. Brother:Jayaraj Periyamayathevar.

Did You Know

Trivia

Made his directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile (1977).

Known for bringing rural stories and realism to Tamil cinema.

Introduced several actors who later became stars, including Rajinikanth and Revathi.

Quotes

"Cinema should reflect the lives of ordinary people."

"Every story has its own truth we must capture it honestly."

Trademarks

Realistic depiction of village life and rural settings.

Strong character-driven narratives.

Known as "Iyakkunar Imayam" for his impact on Tamil cinema.

Nicknames

Iyakkunar Imayam

Salaries

RS:5-6 crore for major films in the 2000s- 2010s.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Bharathiraja?

Bharathiraja is a legendary Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer known for revolutionizing Tamil cinema by introducing rural realism and socially relevant storytelling.

02

Did Bharathiraja introduce any famous actors?

Yes, he is credited with introducing and mentoring actors such as Rajinikanth and Revathi.

03

Does Bharathiraja have a production company?

Yes, he founded Bharathiraja Productions, which has produced several of his films, giving him creative control over his projects.

04

Is Bharathiraja active on social media?

No, he does not have verified personal accounts. Updates are often shared via fan pages and media coverage.

05

What is Bharathiraja's estimated popularity?

On a 0-100 scale, his popularity value is approximately 85, reflecting his legendary status and influence in Tamil cinema.

Tags

Director Filmmaker Tamil cinema Kollywood Legend.

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