J. Mahendran
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- July 25, 1939
- Died
- April 2, 2019 (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
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
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Filmography
Sasanam
Movie · Writer
Kallazhagar
Movie · Dialogue
Oor Panchayathu
Movie · Story, Screenplay
Naangal
Movie · Dialogue
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Movie · Story
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Movie · Screenplay
Seethamma Pelli
Movie · Original Story
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Movie · Screenplay
Anbulla Malare
Movie · Screenplay
Farz Aur Kanoon
Movie · Original Story
Hitler Umanath
Movie · Story
Azhagiya Kanne
Movie · Story, Screenplay
Metti
Movie · Screenplay
Kondaveeti Simham
Movie · Original Story
Nandu
Movie · Screenplay
Kaali
Movie · Screenplay, Story
Rishi Moolam
Movie · Story
Johnny
Movie · Screenplay, Dialogue
Nenjathai Killathe
Movie · Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Movie · Screenplay
Pasidi Moggalu
Movie · Original Film Writer
Uthiripookkal
Movie · Screenplay, Dialogue
Pagalil Oru Iravu
Movie · Screenplay
Enippadigal
Movie · Dialogue
Mullum Malarum
Movie · Screenplay, Dialogue
Aadu Puli Attam
Movie · Story
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Movie · Screenplay
Thangappathakkam
Movie · Story, Dialogue, Screenplay, Theatre Play
Thirudi
Movie · Story
Ganga
Movie · Story
Ganga
Movie · Writer
Nirai Kudam
Movie · Story
Sabash Thambi
Movie · Story
Naam Moovar
Movie · Story