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J. Mahendran
Also known as: J. Mahendran, Mahendran J, J. Alexander, Alexander J
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 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.
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Birthday
July 25, 1939
Day of Death
April 2, 2019
Age at Death
79 years old
Place of Birth
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
Popularity Score
0.4
Filmography
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Deivendran
2022Movie
Pon Manickavel
2021Movie
Petta
Rajapandi
2019Movie
Boomerang
Self
2019Movie
Rustum
Durga Prasad
2019Movie
Nimir
National Shanmugam
2018Movie
Seethakathi
Judge
2018Movie
Mr. Chandramouli
Azhagar
2018Movie
Katamarayudu
Yelasari Bhanu's Father
2017Movie
Theri
Minister Vanamamalai
2016Movie
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
2014Movie
Sasanam
Director
2006Movie
Sasanam
Writer
2006Movie
Kamaraj
K. Rajaram
2004Movie
Kallazhagar
Dialogue
1999Movie
Oor Panchayathu
Story
1992Movie
Oor Panchayathu
Director
1992Movie
Oor Panchayathu
Screenplay
1992Movie
Naangal
Dialogue
1992Movie
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Story
1988Movie
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Screenplay
1986Movie
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Director
1986Movie
Seethamma Pelli
Original Story
1984Movie
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Director
1984Movie
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Screenplay
1984Movie
Anbulla Malare
Screenplay
1984Movie
Azhagiya Kanne
Story
1982Movie
Hitler Umanath
Story
1982Movie
Farz Aur Kanoon
Original Story
1982Movie
Metti
Director
1982Movie
Metti
Screenplay
1982Movie
Azhagiya Kanne
Screenplay
1982Movie
Azhagiya Kanne
Director
1982Movie
Kondaveeti Simham
Original Story
1981Movie
Nandu
Screenplay
1981Movie
Nandu
Director
1981Movie
Kaali
Story
1980Movie
Rishi Moolam
Story
1980Movie
Kaali
Screenplay
1980Movie
Johnny
Screenplay
1980Movie
Nenjathai Killathe
Director
1980Movie
Johnny
Director
1980Movie
Nenjathai Killathe
Screenplay
1980Movie
Nenjathai Killathe
Story
1980Movie
Nenjathai Killathe
Dialogue
1980Movie
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Director
1980Movie
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Screenplay
1980Movie
Johnny
Dialogue
1980Movie
Pasidi Moggalu
Original Film Writer
1980Movie
Uthiripookkal
Screenplay
1979Movie
Uthiripookkal
Director
1979Movie
Uthiripookkal
Dialogue
1979Movie
Pagalil Oru Iravu
Screenplay
1979Movie
Enippadigal
Dialogue
1979Movie
Mullum Malarum
Director
1978Movie
Mullum Malarum
Screenplay
1978Movie
Mullum Malarum
Dialogue
1978Movie
Aadu Puli Attam
Story
1977Movie
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Screenplay
1976Movie
Thangappathakkam
Dialogue
1974Movie
Thangappathakkam
Story
1974Movie
Thangappathakkam
Screenplay
1974Movie
Thangappathakkam
Theatre Play
1974Movie
Thirudi
Story
1974Movie
Ganga
Story
1972Movie
Nirai Kudam
Story
1969Movie