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    J. Mahendran

    1939-07-25 (85 years old) in Ilaiyangudi, 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.

    Movies

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    Kombu Vatcha Singamda
    70 %|Jan 13, 2022
    Drama, Action
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    Pon Manickavel
    40 %|Nov 19, 2021
    Action, Thriller
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    Rustum
    50 %|Jun 28, 2019
    Action, Drama
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    Boomerang
    52 %|Mar 8, 2019
    Action, Thriller
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    Petta
    71 %|Jan 10, 2019
    Drama, Action
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    Seethakathi
    75 %|Dec 20, 2018
    Comedy, Drama
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    Mr. Chandramouli
    48 %|Jul 6, 2018
    Romance, Action, Family
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    Nimir
    60 %|Jan 26, 2018
    Comedy, Thriller
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    Katamarayudu
    59 %|Mar 24, 2017
    Action, Family
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    Theri
    67 %|Apr 14, 2016
    Action, Crime, Thriller
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    Ninaithathu Yaaro
    30 %|Jan 30, 2014
    Drama, Romance
    poster
    Kamaraj
    50 %|Feb 13, 2004
    Drama

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