J. Mahendran
Writing
Born 1939-07-25
Died 2019-04-02
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
42 credits
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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.
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Filmography
Writing
26 credits
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Metti
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Sasanam
Kondaveeti Simham
Mullum Malarum
Farz Aur Kanoon
Uthiripookkal
Thangappathakkam
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Aadu Puli Attam
Kaali
Johnny
Nirai Kudam
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Nandu
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Azhagiya Kanne
Nenjathai Killathe
Hitler Umanath
Rishi Moolam
Pagalil Oru Iravu
Ganga
Oor Panchayathu
Seethamma Pelli
Thirudi
Acting
20 credits
Kamaraj
Theri
Naangal
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Mr. Chandramouli
Petta
Kallazhagar
Pasidi Moggalu
Boomerang
Nimir
Mullum Malarum
Katamarayudu
Seethakathi
Rustum
Uthiripookkal
Thangappathakkam
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Johnny
Enippadigal
Nenjathai Killathe
Directing
12 credits
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Metti
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Sasanam
Mullum Malarum
Uthiripookkal
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Johnny
Nandu
Azhagiya Kanne
Nenjathai Killathe
Oor Panchayathu
Other credits
1 credit
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