About

Known credits:
60
Birthday:
1939-07-25
Place of birth:
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
Website:
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J. Mahendran

Overview

J. Alexander, known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Tamil cinema and has influenced numerous filmmakers, writers and actors after him. After entering the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films, including the widely influential Thangappathakkam (1974), he made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978), starring Rajinikanth. Uthiripookkal (1979), Mahendran's next film, was based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, and firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His subsequent works, such as Johnny (1980) and Nenjathai Killathe (1980), were acclaimed, with the latter winning three National Film Awards including the award for the Best Regional Film.

Known for

Acting
2022 Kombu Vatcha Singamda Actor Deivendran 59
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2021 Pon Manickavel Actor 59
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2020 Boomerang Actor N/A
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2019 Rustum Actor 58
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2019 Boomerang Actor Self 58
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2019 Petta Actor Rajapandi 60
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2018 Seethakathi Actor Judge 59
Average
2018 Mr. Chandramouli Actor Azhagar 58
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2018 Nimir Actor National Shanmugam 59
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2017 Katamarayudu Actor Yelasari Bhanu's Father 59
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2016 Theri Actor Minister Vanamamalai 60
Fair
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Actor Special Appearance 58
Average
2004 Kamaraj Actor K. Rajaram 58
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Directing
2006 Sasanam Directing Director N/A
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1992 Oor Panchayathu Directing Director N/A
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1986 Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu Directing Director N/A
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1984 Kai Kodukkum Kai Directing Director 59
Average
1982 Azhagiya Kanne Directing Director N/A
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1982 Metti Directing Director N/A
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1981 Nandu Directing Director N/A
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1980 Nenjathai Killathe Directing Director N/A
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1980 Johnny Directing Director 58
Average
1980 Poottaatha Poottukkal Directing Director N/A
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1979 Uthiripookkal Directing Director 58
Average
1978 Mullum Malarum Directing Director 59
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Writing
2006 Sasanam Writing Writer N/A
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1999 Kallazhagar Writing Dialogue N/A
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1992 Oor Panchayathu Writing Story N/A
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1992 Oor Panchayathu Writing Screenplay N/A
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1992 Naangal Writing Dialogue N/A
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1986 Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu Writing Screenplay N/A
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1984 Seethamma Pelli Writing Original Story N/A
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1984 Kai Kodukkum Kai Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1982 Azhagiya Kanne Writing Story N/A
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1982 Azhagiya Kanne Writing Screenplay N/A
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1982 Hitler Umanath Writing Story N/A
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1982 Metti Writing Screenplay N/A
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1982 Farz Aur Kanoon Writing Original Story N/A
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1981 Kondaveeti Simham Writing Original Story 59
Average
1981 Nandu Writing Screenplay N/A
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1980 Nenjathai Killathe Writing Story N/A
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1980 Nenjathai Killathe Writing Dialogue N/A
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1980 Nenjathai Killathe Writing Screenplay N/A
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1980 Johnny Writing Story 58
Average
1980 Johnny Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1980 Kaali Writing Story 58
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1980 Kaali Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1980 Poottaatha Poottukkal Writing Screenplay N/A
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1980 Rishi Moolam Writing Story 59
Average
1979 Uthiripookkal Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1979 Uthiripookkal Writing Dialogue 58
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1979 Enippadigal Writing Dialogue 59
Average
1978 Mullum Malarum Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1978 Mullum Malarum Writing Dialogue 59
Average
1977 Aadu Puli Attam Writing Story 59
Average
1976 Mogam Muppadhu Varusham Writing Screenplay N/A
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1974 Thanga Padhakkam Writing Story 59
Average
1974 Thanga Padhakkam Writing Dialogue 59
Average
1969 Nirai Kudam Writing Story N/A
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Pagalil Oru Iravu Writing Screenplay N/A
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