A daring critique of the caste system and religious hypocrisy. The Evolution of Social Drama (1991–2000)
| Year | Movie | Notable Highlights | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ezhaiyin Sirippil | A realistic look at beggars and the urban underbelly. | | 2001 | Kadal Pookkal | A romance set in the coastal regions. | | 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | A fresh pairing of Prashanth and Kiran Rathod. | | 2008 | Bommalattam | A behind-the-scenes look at the film industry (metanarrative). | | 2010 | Annakodi | A period drama set in the 1960s focusing on a mother-son relationship. | | 2013 | Puthiya Niyamam | A legal drama exploring the concept of justice. | bharathiraja movies list tamil
Widely considered his masterpiece, this film explores the platonic yet profound bond between a middle-aged village head (Sivaji Ganesan) and a young woman (Radha). A daring critique of the caste system and
"If my films look like photographs, I have failed. They must look like memories." | | 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei |