Manoj Bharathiraja - Actor Profile

Manoj Bharathiraja

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 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.

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Manoj Bharathiraja Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Manoj Bharathiraja reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Manoj Bharathiraja's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Manoj Bharathiraja's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Baby, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Manoj Bharathiraja Movies Ranked

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

★6.8
Baby (2015) movie poster
★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
Maanaadu (2021) movie poster
★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
Samuthiram (2001) movie poster
★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
Taj Mahal (1999) movie poster
★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
Viruman (2022) movie poster
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Manoj Bharathiraja has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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