Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941 in Alli Nagaram, Tamil Nadu), is a South Indian filmmaker. July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ...

He displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. Before Bharathiraja entered the film world, village life on screen was a sanitised and unrealistic caricature. But in 1977, Bharathiraja took the camera out of the studios and captured village life with a rare sensitivity and respect for its reality. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ...

His mother Karuththamma received the National Award from the President on his behalf for his film named after her. Among his other landmark films are Muthal Mariyathai (with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead), Alaigal Oyvadhillai, Mann Vaasanai, Vedham Pudhithu, Kizhakku Cheemaiyile and Anthimanthaarai. The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious film awards in India. ... Muthal Mariyathai (1985) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ... If you were looking for the film starring Rajinikanth and Shriya click here. ... Vedham Pudhithu (1987), starring Sathyaraj and Amala is an Indian National Award-winning Tamil movie, directed by Bharathiraja. ...

Bharathiraja is also credited with having launched the careers, of the who's who, in Tamil cinema. He is married to Chandra Leelavathi, and they have two children - son Manoj (the hero of ‘Taj Mahal’) and daughter Janani.

Early days

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. As a full-blooded youth, he dreamt of making it to the dream world of filmmaking. He had an unremitting passion for acting and all the other theatrical pursuits right from his earliest days as a vagrant youth. He also happened to be a good platform speaker and went places spreading social awareness among the unlettered villagers. By the way, he got a job as a Sanitary Inspector in the Public Health Department in 1963, at a monthly salary of Indian Rs.75/-

Bharathiraja wrote, directed and acted in his first dramas "Oor Sirikkirathu" (The Town Laughs) and "Summa Oru Kadhai" (Just a Story) in Theni Pazhani Chettiyapatti village during festival seasons. This kindled the creative spirit in him and gave him the confidence to look for an opening in Tamil film industry. The 2006 Sinulog festival in the Philippines Renaissance festival A festival or fest is an event, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community. ...

As he moved to Madras to seek greener pastures and to give vent to his creative thirst, Bharathiraja staged his "Summa Oru Kadhai" and "Adhigaaram" (Power) with the help of his friends. He also took part in radio dramas and music programs. But since these opportunities were too infrequent to be depended upon for a living, he took up a job in a petrol bunk keeping his cinema ambitions intact. This article refers to the art form. ... crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Film Career

Bharathiraja started his film career as an assistant to director P. Pullaiya and Kannada film maker Puttanna Kanagal. Eventually working with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film making and got his first directorial opportunity in 1977. His first film 16 Vayathinile for which he wrote the story and the script broke convention to create a new genre of village cinema. Costumes were uncomfortably true-to-life, dialogue was as-is-spoken, village characters were tellingly genuine. As Bharathiraja himself agrees, the film was expected to bring in lots of accolades - which it did - but to do moderate business at the box office - which it did not. The film was a huge commercial success and kept the cash registers jingling even after several re-releases. 16 Vayathinile (also known as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. ...

His next film Kizhakke Pogum Rail produced similar results and eventually brought in criticisms that Bharathiraja was capable of catering only to village audience. This led him to make Sigappu Rojakkal, about a psychopathic woman hater that was totally westernized in terms of both conception and production. But contrary to what several observers expected (and wanted) this film met with great box office success as well and everyone agreed that Bharathiraja was here to stay. Sigappu Rojakkal (Red Roses) (1978)is a South Indian Movie in the Tamil language starring Kamal Hasan and Sridevi. ...

Bharathiraja confirmed his versatility and refusal to be tied down to one particular genre with an experimental film Nizhalgal and an action thriller Tik.. Tik.. Tik. But, undoubtedly rural themes proved to be his forte as his biggest hits in the 80s Alaigal Oivadhillai, Mann Vaasanai and Muthal Mariyathai were strong love stories in a village backdrop. Of these films, Muthal Mariyathai deserves special mention. The film starred veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan in the lead, playing a middle-aged village head. Radha is a poor young woman who moves into his village for a living. The love that bonds these two humans, separated not just by age but also by caste and class, is told by Bharathiraja with poetic touches. Without doubt, this film remains one of the most successful films for both himself and Sivaji Ganesan. Muthal Mariyathai (1985) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ... Muthal Mariyathai (1985) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ... If you were looking for the film starring Rajinikanth and Shriya click here. ... Radha is a famous female personality from Hindu, (Vedic) tradition, also known as Radharani, prefixed with the respectful term Srimati by devout followers. ...

Bharathiraja's Vedham Pudhithu, a masterpiece that can be considered his best film so far, dealt with the caste issue in a much stronger manner. The film's narrative was seamless and starred Sathyaraj as Balu Thevar. It contains some of Bharathiraja's trademark touches as well as a lot of path breaking scenes. Bharathiraja has successfully managed to modernize his film making techniques for the 90s. The huge commercial success of Kizhakku Cheemaiyile and the awards Karuththamma garnered stand as testimony for his ability to thrill the younger generation as well. Vedham Pudhithu (1987), starring Sathyaraj and Amala is an Indian National Award-winning Tamil movie, directed by Bharathiraja. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Sathyaraj Sathyaraj (Tamil : சத்யராஜ்) (born October 3, 1954) is a lead actor in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood). ... Karuththamma (1994) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ...

From the day 16 Vayathinile was released in 1977, Bharathiraja's path has proved to be inspiratory for several young filmmakers. His mother Karuththamma received the National Award on his behalf from the President in 1994 for the film named after her. Bharathiraja was back on the same stage in 1996 to receive another National Award for Anthimanthaarai. The legendary film maker has plans of making short films with varying themes to attract the International audience and has currently completed his latest venture Kadal Pookal and picked up a national award for the best screen play writer for the same film. 16 Vayathinile (also known as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. ...

He has directed movies in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi also. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Telugu (తెలుగు)is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ... Hindi (हिन्दी or हिंदी in Devanagari; pronunciation: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is the official language of the Union government of India [1][2]. It is part of a dialect continuum of the Indic family, bounded on the northwest and west by Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu, and...

Filmography

• Cinema (In production)
• Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004)
• Kadal Pookal
• Taj Mahal (1999)
• Anthimanthaarai (1996)
• Karuththamma (1995)
• Pasumponn (1995)
• Kizhaaku Seemayile (1993)
• Captain Magal (1992)
• Nadodi Thendral (1992)
• Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu (1991)
• En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
• Kodiparakkudu (1989)
• Jamadagni (1988)
• Aradhana (1987)
• Vedam Puthithu (1987)
• Kadolara Kavithaigal (1986)
• Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
• Ee Tharam Illalu (1985)
• Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
• Yuvadharam Bilisindi (1985)
• Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
• Lovers (1983/I) (as Bharathi Raja)
• Man Vasanai (1983)
• Pudumai Penn (1983)
• Kathal Ovium (1982)
• Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
• Alaigal Ooivathilai (1981)
• Panneer Pushpangal (1981) (as Bharathi-Vasu)---> Actually it was directed by santhanabahrathi and P vasu not by bharathiraja
• Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
• Tik Tik Tik (1981)
• Red Rose (1980)
• Kallukkul Eeram (1980)
• Kotha Jeevithalu (1980)
• Nizhalgal (1980)
• Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
• Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
• Solva Sawan (1979)
• Yerra Gulabi (1979)
• Kizhake Pogum Rail (1978)
• Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
• 16 Vayathinile (1977)

Boys (2003) is a Tamil film directed by S. Shankar. ... Karuththamma (1994) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ... Muthal Mariyathai (1985) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. ... Sigappu Rojakkal (Red Roses) (1978)is a South Indian Movie in the Tamil language starring Kamal Hasan and Sridevi. ... 16 Vayathinile (also known as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. ...

Awards

• National award for the best screen play writer for Kadal Pookal
• National Award for the film Anthimanthaarai
• National Award for the film Karuththamma

Controversies

• He attended LTTE's Heroes day conference at Jaffna and appreciated its Heroism and valour. [1].Tamilnadu congress president Krishnasamy accused that he met Prabhakaran. LTTE has been accused of murdering former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and banned in India.
• He organized Tamilnadu artists protest against Karnataka for not releasing Cauvery water at Neyveli. During SUN TV interview, co-film stars like Sarathkumar,Radhika who attended the conference accused him of using that opportunity to eulogise ex-Tamilnadu chief minister Jayalalitha and launching attacks on Rajinikanth's ethnicity. [2][3]

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External links

• Bharathiraja at the Internet Movie Database