J. Mahendran
Writing
July 25, 1939
Died April 2, 2019 (79 years old)
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
12
Acting Credits
12
Directed
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
Filmography
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022
as Deivendran
6.5
Pon Manickavel
2021
4
Petta
2019
as Rajapandi
7.2
Boomerang
2019
as Self
5.1
Rustum
2019
as Durga Prasad
5
Nimir
2018
as National Shanmugam
6.3
Seethakathi
2018
as Judge
7.3
Mr. Chandramouli
2018
as Azhagar
4.2
Katamarayudu
2017
as Yelasari Bhanu's Father
5.1
Theri
2016
as Minister Vanamamalai
6.9
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Self
3
Kamaraj
2004
as K. Rajaram
5.8