Writer
J. Mahendran
87 years · Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India · 26 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 26
Katamarayudu
2017 · Yelasari Bhanu's Father
On Sun Nxt
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022 · Deivendran
Pon Manickavel
2021 · Actor
Rustum
2019 · Durga Prasad
On Amazon Prime Video
Boomerang
2019 · Self
Petta
2019 · Rajapandi
On Sun Nxt
Seethakathi
2018 · Judge
On Amazon Prime Video
Mr. Chandramouli
2018 · Azhagar
On Sun Nxt
Nimir
2018 · National Shanmugam
Theri
2016 · Minister Vanamamalai
On Sun Nxt
Sasanam
2006 · Director, Writer
Kamaraj
2004 · K. Rajaram
Oor Panchayathu
1992 · Director, Screenplay
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986 · Screenplay, Director
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984 · Director, Screenplay
Azhagiya Kanne
1982 · Screenplay, Director
Nandu
1981 · Screenplay, Director
Nenjathai Killathe
1980 · Director, Screenplay
Johnny
1980 · Screenplay, Director
Kaali
1980 · Screenplay
Poottaatha Poottukkal
1980 · Director, Screenplay
Uthiripookkal
1979 · Screenplay, Director
Mullum Malarum
1978 · Director, Screenplay
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976 · Screenplay