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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.
Manoj K. Bharathi (born 11 September 1976 as Manoj Bharathiraja) is an Indian actor and film director who works in Tamil cinema. He is most noted as the son of director Bharathiraja. Manoj made his acting debut with Taj Mahal in 1999.
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.
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 · 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.
16 Vayathinile ( transl. At Age 16; read as Pathinaaru Vayathinile) is a 1977 Indian Tamil -language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Bharathirajaa in his directorial debut. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth, with Gandhimathi, Sathyajith and Goundamani in supporting roles.
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 India ...
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.
Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. As of 2017, he has won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He has also directed films in Telugu and Hindi.
Jul 17, 2016 · Hailing from a village in Theni, Tamil Nadu (then Madras Presidency), Bharathiraja began his film career as an assistant to Kannada filmmaker Puttana Kanagal. Best known for his sensitive stories and realistic characters, Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile in 1977, which became a landmark film in the history of Tamil ...
