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J. Mahendran

Mahendran (born as Alexander)[is an Indian film director in the Tamil film industry. Though largely ignored during his times, Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has inspired many upcoming directors. Particularly he has been an inspiration for the legends of Tamil cinema like Mani Ratnam and Rajinikanth. Mahendran entered the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films. He made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978). Mahendran's next film Uthiripookkal, based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, firmly established him as an important film maker in Tamil cinema. His Nenjathai Killathe won three National Film Awards including the award for the best regional film.


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Born:
Jul 25, 1939 In Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
Movie/TV Credits:
12
First Appeared:
In the movie Kamaraj 2004-02-13
Latest Project:
Movie Kombu Vatcha Singamda 2022-01-13
Known For
Poster of Pon Manickavel
Poster of Rustum
Poster of Seethakathi
Poster of Mr. Chandramouli
Filmography
Movie Kombu Vatcha Singamda Deivendran 2022-01-13
Movie Pon Manickavel 2021-11-19
Movie Petta Rajapandi 2019-01-10
Movie Rustum 2019-06-28
Movie Boomerang Self 2019-03-08
Movie Nimir National Shanmugam 2018-01-26
Movie Seethakathi Judge 2018-12-20
Movie Mr. Chandramouli Azhagar 2018-07-06
Movie Katamarayudu Yelasari Bhanu's Father 2017-03-24
Movie Theri Minister Vanamamalai 2016-04-14
Movie Ninaithathu Yaaro Special Appearance 2014-01-30
Movie Kamaraj K. Rajaram 2004-02-13