J. Mahendran

Known for WritingBorn 1939-07-25Died 2019-04-02Ilaiyangudi, 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 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.Read more

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Naangal

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

Azhagiya Kanne

Poottaatha Poottukkal

Pagalil Oru Iravu

Oor Panchayathu

Seethamma Pelli

Farz Aur Kanoon

Mullum Malarum

Nandu

Seethakathi

Petta

Kondaveeti Simham

Kombu Vatcha Singamda

Thanga Padhakkam

Theri

Hitler Umanath

Metti

Rishi Moolam

Enippadigal

Uthiripookkal

Nimir

Kai Kodukkum Kai

Kamaraj

Aadu Puli Attam

Boomerang

Katamarayudu

Rustum

Johnny

Kaali

Mr. Chandramouli

Pon Manickavel

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Sasanam

Kallazhagar

Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara

Nenjathai Killathe

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

Ganga

Nirai Kudam