Manoj Bharathiraja

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

16Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 11, 1976

Birth Place: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

About Manoj Bharathiraja

Manoj K. Bharathi was a Tamil film actor and director. He starred in several films, and is most noted as the son of director Bharathiraja.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manoj Bharathiraja reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Manoj Bharathiraja's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manoj Bharathiraja remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Baby, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Manoj Bharathiraja Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manoj Bharathiraja's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Baby: A young girl becomes friendly with a ghost but her sister is terrorized by it forcing a split between their parents. Who

Baby

2015•Horror

★6.8

★6.8

Maanaadu: A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in order to save the state's

Maanaadu

2021•Thriller

★6.0

★6.0

Samuthiram: Selvarasu is the head of the family and his two brothers Thangarasu and Chinnarasu are ready to give up their life for h

Samuthiram

2001•Family

★6.0

★6.0

Taj Mahal: Even though Maayan and Machakanni are deeply in love with each other, her brother decides to get her married to someone

Taj Mahal

1999•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Viruman: An intrepid and good-hearted son fights to make his arrogant father pay the price for his sins, which includes his mothe

Viruman

2022•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manoj Bharathiraja.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Viruman	Muthukutty	Average	Similar →
2021	Maanaadu	John	Hit	Similar →
2021	Eeswaran	Younger Periyasamy	Flop	Similar →
2019	Champion	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	Vaaimai	Manibharathi	Flop	Similar →
2015	Kathirvel Kakka	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Baby	Shiva	Hit	Similar →
2013	Annakodi	Kattuviriyan	Flop	Similar →
2004	Maha Nadigan	Muthu	Flop	Similar →
2003	Eera Nilam	Duraisamy	Flop	Similar →
2003	Pallavan	Pallavan	Flop	Similar →
2002	Varushamellam Vasantham	Raja	Flop	Similar →
2002	Alli Arjuna	Arivazhagan/Arivu	Flop	Similar →
2001	Kadal Pookkal	Peter	Flop	Similar →
2001	Samuthiram	Chinnarasu	Average	Similar →
1999	Taj Mahal	Maayan	Average	Similar →

Manoj Bharathiraja - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manoj Bharathiraja?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manoj Bharathiraja is "Baby" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Manoj Bharathiraja acted in?

Manoj Bharathiraja has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manoj Bharathiraja?

Other notable films include "Maanaadu", "Samuthiram", and "Taj Mahal".