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Ace director Bharathiraja turns 72 today. Known for his path-breaking films and his trademark ‘En Iniya Thamizh Makkaley’, Bharathiraja is considered to be one of the greatest directors who guided Tamil Cinema to a new level. Having directed more than 40 films, Annakodi starring Karthika Nair, Lakshman Narayan and Manoj K Bharathi being the recent one, almost all his films have a dedicated cult following.

16 Vayathinile, Muthal Mariyathai, Kadal Pookal,Sigappu Rojakkal, Tik Tik Tik, Man Vasanai, Vedham Pudhithu, Karuththamma, Kizhakku Cheemayile and Anthimanthaarai are considered few of his masterpieces. The veteran has also introduced few incredible talents to the film industry, including Sridevi, Bhagyaraj, Radhika Sarath Kumar, Vijayashanthi, Manivannan, Revathi, ‘Nizhalgal’ Ravi, Rekha, Radha, Riya Sen, Priyamani and many others.

Bharathiraja has also had his turn as an actor. He has played parts in Kallukkul Eeram, Aaytha Ezhuthu and Rettasuzhi. He also plays an important role in Suseenthiran’s upcoming film Pandianadu starring Vishal in the lead.  

Behindwoods wishes him a very happy birthday and a long life ahead.