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J. Mahendran

J. Mahendran

ActorDirectorWriter Jul 25 (died age 79) Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India 1969–2022 (53 year career)
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Biography

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…

Known For

Petta
Film

Petta

Rajapandi
Theri
Film

Theri

Minister Vanamamalai
Mullum Malarum
Film

Mullum Malarum

Dialogue
Katamarayudu
Film

Katamarayudu

Yelasari Bhanu's Father
Nimir
Film

Nimir

National Shanmugam
Johnny
Film

Johnny

Dialogue
Thanga Padhakkam
Film

Thanga Padhakkam

Dialogue
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Film

Kai Kodukkum Kai

Director

Filmography