J. Mahendran

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J. Mahendran

Writing July 25, 1939

Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India

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 o…

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Theri

Theri

6.9 2016 Movie
Petta

Petta

7.2 2019 Movie
Katamarayudu

Katamarayudu

5.1 2017 Movie
Seethakathi

Seethakathi

7.3 2018 Movie
Mr. Chandramouli

Mr. Chandramouli

4.2 2018 Movie
Johnny

Johnny

5.3 1980 Movie
Kallazhagar

Kallazhagar

1999 Movie
Kai Kodukkum Kai

Kai Kodukkum Kai

6.3 1984 Movie
Mullum Malarum

Mullum Malarum

8.3 1978 Movie
Kaali

Kaali

5.3 1980 Movie
Boomerang

Boomerang

5.1 2019 Movie
Kamaraj

Kamaraj

5.8 2004 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    Kombu Vatcha Singamda

    Movie Deivendran

  2. 2021
    Pon Manickavel

    Movie

  3. 2019
    Rustum

    Movie Durga Prasad

  4. 2019
    Boomerang

    Movie Self

  5. 2019
    Petta

    Movie Rajapandi

  6. 2018
    Seethakathi

    Movie Judge

  7. 2018
    Mr. Chandramouli

    Movie Azhagar

  8. 2018
    Nimir

    Movie National Shanmugam

  9. 2017
    Katamarayudu

    Movie Yelasari Bhanu's Father

  10. 2016
    Theri

    Movie Minister Vanamamalai

  11. 2014
    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Movie Self

  12. 2006
    Sasanam

    Movie Director

  13. 2004
    Kamaraj

    Movie K. Rajaram

  14. 1999
    Kallazhagar

    Movie Dialogue

  15. 1992
    Oor Panchayathu

    Movie Story

  16. 1992
    Naangal

    Movie Dialogue

More credits
  1. 1988
    Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara

    Movie Story

  2. 1986
    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1984
    Seethamma Pelli

    Movie Original Story

  4. 1984
    Kai Kodukkum Kai

    Movie Director

  5. 1984
    Anbulla Malare

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1982
    Azhagiya Kanne

    Movie Story

  7. 1982
    Hitler Umanath

    Movie Story

  8. 1982
    Metti

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1982
    Farz Aur Kanoon

    Movie Original Story

  10. 1981
    Kondaveeti Simham

    Movie Original Story

  11. 1981
    Nandu

    Movie Director

  12. 1980
    Pasidi Moggalu

    Movie Original Film Writer

  13. 1980
    Nenjathai Killathe

    Movie Director

  14. 1980
    Johnny

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1980
    Kaali

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1980
    Poottaatha Poottukkal

    Movie Director

  17. 1980
    Rishi Moolam

    Movie Story

  18. 1979
    Uthiripookkal

    Movie Dialogue

  19. 1979
    Pagalil Oru Iravu

    Movie Screenplay

  20. 1979
    Enippadigal

    Movie Dialogue

  21. 1978
    Mullum Malarum

    Movie Director

  22. 1977
    Aadu Puli Attam

    Movie Story

  23. 1976
    Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

    Movie Screenplay

  24. 1974
    Thangappathakkam

    Movie Story