Known For
Writing
Born
Jul 25, 1939
Died
Apr 02, 2019
Place of Birth
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
Credits
46 titles
J. Mahendran
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.
Known For
Filmography
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Deivendran
Pon Manickavel
Rustum
Durga Prasad
Boomerang
Self
Petta
Rajapandi
Seethakathi
Judge
Mr. Chandramouli
Azhagar
Nimir
National Shanmugam
Katamarayudu
Yelasari Bhanu's Father
Theri
Minister Vanamamalai
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
Sasanam
Director
Kamaraj
K. Rajaram
Kallazhagar
Dialogue
Oor Panchayathu
Story
Naangal
Dialogue
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Story
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Screenplay
Seethamma Pelli
Original Story
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Director
Anbulla Malare
Screenplay
Azhagiya Kanne
Story
Hitler Umanath
Story
Metti
Screenplay
Farz Aur Kanoon
Original Story
Kondaveeti Simham
Original Story
Nandu
Director
Pasidi Moggalu
Original Film Writer
Nenjathai Killathe
Director
Johnny
Screenplay
Kaali
Screenplay
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Director
Rishi Moolam
Story
Uthiripookkal
Dialogue
Pagalil Oru Iravu
Screenplay
Enippadigal
Dialogue
Mullum Malarum
Director
Aadu Puli Attam
Story
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Screenplay
Thangappathakkam
Story
Thirudi
Story
Ganga
Writer
Ganga
Story
Nirai Kudam
Story
Sabash Thambi
Story
Naam Moovar
Story