J. Mahendran
- Writing
- July 25, 1939 · Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
- April 2, 2019
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, Writer
- Kamaraj · K. Rajaram
- Kallazhagar · Dialogue
- Oor Panchayathu · Story, Screenplay
- Naangal · Dialogue
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara · Story
- Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu · Screenplay, Director
- Seethamma Pelli · Story
- Kai Kodukkum Kai · Director, Screenplay
- Anbulla Malare · Screenplay
- Azhagiya Kanne · Story, Screenplay
- Hitler Umanath · Story
- Metti · Screenplay, Director
- Farz Aur Kanoon · Story
- Kondaveeti Simham · Story
- Nandu · Director, Screenplay
- Pasidi Moggalu · Original Film Writer
- Nenjathai Killathe · Director, Story
- Johnny · Screenplay, Director
- Kaali · Screenplay, Story
- Poottaatha Poottukkal · Director, Screenplay
- Rishi Moolam · Story
- Uthiripookkal · Dialogue, Screenplay
- Pagalil Oru Iravu · Screenplay
- Enippadigal · Dialogue
- Mullum Malarum · Director, Dialogue
- Aadu Puli Attam · Story
- Mogam Muppadhu Varusham · Screenplay
- Thangappathakkam · Story, Dialogue
- Thirudi · Story
- Ganga · Story
- Ganga · Writer
- Nirai Kudam · Story
- Sabash Thambi · Story
- Naam Moovar · Story