J. Mahendran
Writing Born Jul 25, 1939 Died Apr 2, 2019 Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India 69 credits
Biography
J. Mahendran works in writing. Born July 25, 1939 in Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India. Died April 2, 2019. Archytele tracks 69 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Anthony Quinn
1 shared title
Jennifer O'Neill
1 shared title
Michael Sarrazin
1 shared title
Christopher Lee
1 shared title
Joseph Cotten
1 shared title
Barry Sullivan
1 shared title
Behrouz Vossoughi
1 shared title
Jeremy Kemp
1 shared title
Duncan Quinn
1 shared title
Mohammadali Keshavarz
1 shared title
Career timeline
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Pon Manickavel
PettaBoomerangRustum
Mr. ChandramouliNimirSeethakathi
Katamarayudu
Theri
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Sasanam · DirectorSasanam · Writer
Kamaraj
Kallazhagar · Dialogue
Naangal · DialogueOor Panchayathu · StoryOor Panchayathu · DirectorOor Panchayathu · Screenplay
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara · Story
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu · ScreenplayKannukku Mai Ezhuthu · Director
Anbulla Malare · ScreenplayKai Kodukkum Kai · DirectorKai Kodukkum Kai · ScreenplaySeethamma Pelli · Original Story
Metti · DirectorMetti · ScreenplayFarz Aur Kanoon · Original StoryHitler Umanath · StoryAzhagiya Kanne · Story
Kondaveeti Simham · Original StoryNandu · DirectorNandu · Screenplay
Pasidi Moggalu · Original Film WriterJohnny · ScreenplayJohnny · DirectorJohnny · DialogueRishi Moolam · Story
Enippadigal · DialogueUthiripookkal · DirectorUthiripookkal · ScreenplayUthiripookkal · DialoguePagalil Oru Iravu · Screenplay
Mullum Malarum · DirectorMullum Malarum · ScreenplayMullum Malarum · Dialogue
Aadu Puli Attam · Story
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham · Screenplay
Thirudi · StoryThangappathakkam · StoryThangappathakkam · DialogueThangappathakkam · ScreenplayThangappathakkam · Theatre Play
Ganga · WriterGanga · Story
Nirai Kudam · Story
Sabash Thambi · Story
Naam Moovar · Story
Full Filmography
69 titles- Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022) as Deivendran
- Pon Manickavel (2021)
- Petta (2019) as Rajapandi
- Boomerang (2019) as Self
- Rustum (2019) as Durga Prasad
- Mr. Chandramouli (2018) as Azhagar
- Nimir (2018) as National Shanmugam
- Seethakathi (2018) as Judge
- Katamarayudu (2017) as Yelasari Bhanu's Father
- Theri (2016) as Minister Vanamamalai
- Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) as Self
- Sasanam (2006) Director
- Sasanam (2006) Writer
- Kamaraj (2004) as K. Rajaram
- Kallazhagar (1999) Dialogue
- Naangal (1992) Dialogue
- Oor Panchayathu (1992) Story
- Oor Panchayathu (1992) Director
- Oor Panchayathu (1992) Screenplay
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988) Story
- Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986) Screenplay
- Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986) Director
- Anbulla Malare (1984) Screenplay
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984) Director
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984) Screenplay
- Seethamma Pelli (1984) Original Story
- Metti (1982) Director
- Metti (1982) Screenplay
- Farz Aur Kanoon (1982) Original Story
- Hitler Umanath (1982) Story
- Azhagiya Kanne (1982) Story
- Azhagiya Kanne (1982) Director
- Azhagiya Kanne (1982) Screenplay
- Kondaveeti Simham (1981) Original Story
- Nandu (1981) Director
- Nandu (1981) Screenplay
- Pasidi Moggalu (1980) Original Film Writer
- Johnny (1980) Screenplay
- Johnny (1980) Director
- Johnny (1980) Dialogue
- Rishi Moolam (1980) Story
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Director
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Story
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Screenplay
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Dialogue
- Kaali (1980) Screenplay
- Kaali (1980) Story
- Poottaatha Poottukkal (1980) Director
- Poottaatha Poottukkal (1980) Screenplay
- Enippadigal (1979) Dialogue
- Uthiripookkal (1979) Director
- Uthiripookkal (1979) Screenplay
- Uthiripookkal (1979) Dialogue
- Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) Screenplay
- Mullum Malarum (1978) Director
- Mullum Malarum (1978) Screenplay
- Mullum Malarum (1978) Dialogue
- Aadu Puli Attam (1977) Story
- Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976) Screenplay
- Thirudi (1974) Story
- Thangappathakkam (1974) Story
- Thangappathakkam (1974) Dialogue
- Thangappathakkam (1974) Screenplay
- Thangappathakkam (1974) Theatre Play
- Ganga (1972) Writer
- Ganga (1972) Story
- Nirai Kudam (1969) Story
- Sabash Thambi (1967) Story
- Naam Moovar (1966) Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is J. Mahendran best known for?
J. Mahendran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Theri (2016), Kamaraj (2004), Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984), Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984).
When and where was J. Mahendran born?
J. Mahendran was born on July 25, 1939 in Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India. They passed away on April 2, 2019.
How many credits does J. Mahendran have?
J. Mahendran has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2022.
What is J. Mahendran's background in cinema and television?
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 indus...
J. Mahendran by the numbers
69credits
69films
0TV series
1966–2022active years
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