Who is Director Bharathiraja: More than 40 films, memories of crores of hearts… Know the last story of Bharathiraja? Which are the superhit films of Tamil director Bharathiraja? Why are people saying that the story of the great director who took people from villages to the screen is over?
Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Veteran Tamil cinema director Bharathiraja passed away. He breathed his last in Chennai at the age of 85. It is being told that he was suffering from many serious diseases. His demise has created a wave of mourning not only in South cinema but also in the Bollywood film industry. Many actors and filmmakers are paying emotional tribute to the legendary director.
Who was Bharatiraja?
Bharathiraja was a well-known director of South cinema. He started his direction career in 1977 with the film ’16 Vayathinile’. After this, he produced many such films for Tamil cinema which will remain remembered in people’s minds for decades. Let us tell you that Bharathiraja had made a new beginning by removing the films from studio sets and filming them in real villages and natural environments. His new style changed the direction of Tamil cinema. Within no time, he became one of the most influential filmmakers of Tamil cinema. Let us tell you that he has directed more than 40 films for about 40 years. He has received the title of ‘Iyakkunar Immayam’ (Himalaya of Directors) for his brilliant contribution to cinema.
Bharathiraja’s most memorable films
- 16 Vayathinile
- Sigappu Rojakkal
- Kizhakke Pogum Rail
- Nijhalgal
- Alaigal Oivathillai
- Mudal Mariadhai
- Vedham Pudhithu
- Kizhakku Chimayile
Acted in many hit films
Let us tell you that Bharti Raja was not known only for one successful direction. In fact, he also played a successful innings in acting. People liked his acting in South cinema a lot. Recently he was seen in Mohanlal starrer film ‘Thudarum’. His upcoming film ‘Pulavar’ will be his last film as an actor. Apart from this, Bharathiraja has also been seen in ‘Ayutha Ezhuthu,’ ‘Pandiyanadu,’ ‘Eeswaran,’ ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ and ‘Maharaja.’