J. Mahendran

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

4.529

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Jul-1939

Age

(85 years old)

Place of Birth

Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India

Also Known As
  • J. Mahendran
  • Mahendran J
  • J. Alexander
  • Alexander J
  • Alexander Mahendran
  • J Mahendiran
  • J Mahendhiran
  • Mahendhiran
  • Mahendiran
  • J.Mahendran
  • ஜே. மகேந்திரன்

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.


Credits

காமராஜ் காமராஜ் (2004) Character: K. Rajaram
The film is a biographical sketch of the former Chief Minister of the then Madras State and the All-India Congress Committee secretary and a respected national figure. The film starts with the young age of Kamaraj and ends with the funeral procession of the leader.
நினைத்தது யாரோ நினைத்தது யாரோ (2014) Character: Special Appearance
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Mr. சந்திரமௌலி Mr. சந்திரமௌலி (2018) Character: Azhagar
Raghav, a professional boxer, finds himself in a fix when an unexpected turn of events gets him tangled in a battle between his passion, family and the love of his life.
కాటమరాయుడు కాటమరాయుడు (2017) Character: Yelasari Bhanu's Father
A violent man Rayudu tries to redeem himself to impress the love of his life, until he gets pushed into a situation that forces him to act.
ರುಸ್ತುಮ್ ರುಸ್ತುಮ್ (2019) Character: N/A
The disappearance of an honest IAS officer leads to his family seeking help from police, but to no avail. To their assistance arrives Abhishek, someone who happens to be there for them in times of need. But why does he want to help them? What is his real identity?
பேட்ட பேட்ட (2019) Character: Rajapandi
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
நிமிர் நிமிர் (2018) Character: National Shanmugam
An amiable photographer in a small-town, who is nursing a breakup, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a street brawl that turns him into a man obsessed with revenge.
கொம்புவச்ச சிங்கம்டா கொம்புவச்ச சிங்கம்டா (2022) Character: Deivendran
Six friends, who follow Periyaar's ideologies, fall prey to the local caste politics that happens in their hometown. Who is the reason behind this and what happens after?
பொன் மாணிக்கவேல் பொன் மாணிக்கவேல் (2021) Character: N/A
A cop tasked with investigating the murder of a judge finds out that a businessman might be the key to cracking the case.
பூமராங் பூமராங் (2019) Character: Self
A guy who gets a face transplant done, following a fire accident, realises many are after his life. He sets out to find the reason for the same.
சீதக்காதி சீதக்காதி (2018) Character: Judge
A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
தெறி தெறி (2016) Character: Minister Vanamamalai
When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.



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