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Y. G. Mahendran

Acting Born Jan 9, 1950 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits

Biography

Yechan Gunja Mahendran, also known as Y. G. Mahendra or Y. Gee. Mahendra, is an Indian actor, dramatist, singer, playwright, comedian, and director. Born on January 9, 1950, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, a pioneer of modern Tamil drama, and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, the founder of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan schools. Mahendran began his film career in 1971 after being cast by director K. Balachander in the film Navagraham. Throughout his career, he has appeared in numerous plays and films, including Uravukku Kayi Koduppam, Maanaadu, and The Greatest of All Time. He is noted for his distinct nasal accent, which contributed to his work in comedic roles.

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Film

Deiva Thirumagal

as Ragunathan

Full filmography

  • Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Ragunathan
  • Manithan Deivamagalam (2026)
  • Aindham Vedham (2024) as Rudarapathy
  • Mark Antony (2023) as Gowri
  • Navarasa (2021) as Krishna Iyer
  • Thalaimai Seyalagam (2024) as Rangarajan
  • Chandramukhi 2 (2023) as Temple Priest
  • The Greatest of All Time (2024) as RAW Officer
  • Nee Forever (2026)
  • Paattondru Kettan (1991)
  • Petta (2019) as College Principal
  • Tamilarasan (2023)
  • Rathnam (2024) as Priest
  • Vengeance (2026)
  • Karoline Kamakshi (2019) as Chidambaram
  • Unakkaga Naan (1976) as Panjam
  • Custody (2023) as Party President
  • Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) as Poonai
  • Kanthaswamy (2009) as Ganga
  • Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) as Swami's Lodge Owner
  • Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) as Criminal Lawyer Mahendran
  • Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
  • Hey Ram (2000) as Yagyam
  • Thalaivaa (2013) as Lawyer Radhakrishnan