Y. G. Mahendran
Acting Born Jan 9, 1950 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 175 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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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Nee ForeverVengeanceManithan DeivamagalamAnanthaCharukesi
Red Flower
Aindham VedhamThalaimai SeyalagamThe Greatest of All TimeRathnamVarshangalkku Shesham
TamilarasanMark AntonyChandramukhi 2Pichaikkaran 2Theerkadarishi
Jiivi 2
NavarasaMaanaaduIkkRudra Thandavam
Indha Nilai Maarum
Karoline KamakshiPettaGoko Mako
Aaruthra
KadambanVelaikkaranAnbanavan Asaradhavan AdangadhavanInayathalam
Meen Kuzhambum Mann PaanaiyumKanithanAagamSaithan
Yatchan9 Thirudargal
VallinamNerungi Vaa MuthamidatheIrukku Aana IllaiRamanujanMegha
ThalaivaaMasani
Graamam
Yuddham SeiDoublesIlainganDeiva ThirumagalVenghai
PuthranAnandhapurathu Veedu
Kanthaswamy
Seval
SringaramAdavadi
Andha Naal Nyabagam
Hey Ram
VeeraSakthivel
Muqabla
Paattondru Kettan
Mounam Sammadham
Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
Thaimel AanaiPatti Sollai Thattathe
OorkavalanAnbulla AppaShankar Guru
ViduthalaiAnnai En DheivamIravu PookkalMarumagal
Full Filmography
175 titles- Nee Forever (2026)
- Vengeance (2026)
- Manithan Deivamagalam (2026)
- Anantha (2026)
- Charukesi (2026) as Charukesi
- Charukesi (2026) Theatre Play
- Draupathi 2 (2026)
- Red Flower (2025)
- Aindham Vedham (2024) as Rudarapathy
- Thalaimai Seyalagam (2024) as Rangarajan
- The Greatest of All Time (2024) as RAW Officer
- Rathnam (2024) as Priest
- Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) as Swami's Lodge Owner
- Jolly O Gymkhana (2024)
- Singapore Saloon (2024) as Vichu
- Tamilarasan (2023)
- Mark Antony (2023) as Gowri
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023) as Temple Priest
- Pichaikkaran 2 (2023)
- Theerkadarishi (2023) as Dr. Iniyan
- Appatha (2023) as Azhagu Sundaram's manager
- Kick (2023) as MJ's Father
- Custody (2023) as Party President
- Jiivi 2 (2022)
- Navarasa (2021) as Krishna Iyer
- Maanaadu (2021) as Paranthaaman
- Ikk (2021)
- Rudra Thandavam (2021)
- Indha Nilai Maarum (2020)
- Karoline Kamakshi (2019) as Chidambaram
- Petta (2019) as College Principal
- Goko Mako (2019)
- Aaruthra (2018)
- Kadamban (2017)
- Velaikkaran (2017) as Narayanan
- Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017) as "Current" Murugan
- Inayathalam (2017) as I.G. Sabapathy
- Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016) as Guest Appearance
- Kanithan (2016)
- Aagam (2016)
- Saithan (2016) as Dinesh's Boss
- Yatchan (2015)
- 9 Thirudargal (2015)
- Vallinam (2014)
- Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe (2014)
- Irukku Aana Illai (2014) as Dr. Mathruboodham
- Ramanujan (2014) as S. Narayana Iyer
- Megha (2014)
- Thalaivaa (2013) as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
- Masani (2013)
- Graamam (2012)
- Yuddham Sei (2011) as Dr. Purushotaman
- Doubles (2011) as Pierre Sayippu
- Ilaingan (2011)
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Ragunathan
- Venghai (2011) as College Professor
- Puthran (2010)
- Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010)
- Kanthaswamy (2009) as Ganga
- Seval (2008)
- Sringaram (2007)
- Adavadi (2007) as Bharath's father
- Andha Naal Nyabagam (2005)
- Hey Ram (2000) as Yagyam
- Veera (1994) as Kesavan
- Sakthivel (1994)
- Muqabla (1993) as Police Constable Saajan
- Paattondru Kettan (1991)
- Mounam Sammadham (1990) as Shekar
- Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil (1989)
- Thaimel Aanai (1988)
- Patti Sollai Thattathe (1988)
- Oorkavalan (1987)
- Anbulla Appa (1987)
- Shankar Guru (1987)
- Viduthalai (1986) as Balu
- Annai En Dheivam (1986)
- Iravu Pookkal (1986)
- Marumagal (1986) as Jagadish
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) as Police Inspector
- Needhiyin Nizhal (1985) as Unni
- Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... (1985) as Babu
- Andha Oru Nimidam (1985) as Balu
- Raja Rishi (1985) as Agni Deva
- Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)
- Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985) as Ramu
- Pachani Kapuram (1985) as Papa Rao "Pappu"
- Sri Raghavendrar (1985) as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
- Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985)
- Nermai (1985) as Govindan
- Nalla Thambi (1985)
- Vellai Manasu (1985)
- Anthasthu (1985)
- Vamsa Vilakku (1984)
- Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
- Ambigai Neril Vanthaal (1984)
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
- Neengal Kettavai (1984) as James
- Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
- Tharaasu (1984)
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) as Criminal Lawyer Mahendran
- Vaazhkai (1984)
- Nyayam (1984)
- Pudhumai Penn (1984)
- Vaai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
- Nenjathai Allitha (1984)
- Kudumbam (1984)
- Vai Pandhal (1984)
- Alaya Deepam (1984)
- Sumangali (1983)
- Oomakkuyil (1983)
- Imaigal (1983)
- Lady Tarzan (1983)
- Uruvavugal Maralam (1983) as Ramalingam
- Sashti Viratham (1983)
- Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
- Paayum Puli (1983) as Mahi
- Thandikkappatta Nyayangal (1983) as Director Sithan Banerjee
- Vellai Roja (1983)
- Neethibathi (1983)
- Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
- Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
- Moondram Pirai (1982) as Srinivas's friend
- Rani Theni (1982)
- Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) as Poonai
- Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
- Simla Special (1982)
- Pokkiri Raja (1982)
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982) as Varadhukutty / Anand
- Adhisaya Piravigal (1982)
- Thyagi (1982)
- Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
- Sangili (1982)
- Ayiram Muthangal (1982) as Raju
- Iniyavalae Vaa (1982)
- Raja Paarvai (1981)
- Kazhugu (1981) as Gopi
- Savaal (1981) as Johnny
- Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
- Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
- Murattu Kaalai (1980)
- Bhama Rukmani (1980)
- Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
- Guru (1980)
- Avan Aval Adhu (1980)
- Dharma Yuddam (1979) as Caméo
- Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979) as Drama artist
- Neeya? (1979)
- Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
- Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
- Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978)
- Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
- Sadhurangam (1978)
- Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (1978)
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
- Pala Parikshai (1977)
- Manmadha Leelai (1976) as Petition Kodandam
- Paalooti Valartha Kili (1976)
- Uravaadum Nenjam (1976)
- Unakkaga Naan (1976) as Panjam
- Dasavatharam (1976)
- Perum Pugazhum (1976) as Gopi's Colleague
- Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (1975)
- Dikkatra Parvathi (1974)
- Gauravam (1973) as Kannan's Driver
- Nootrukku Nooru (1971) as Mahesh
- Navagraham (1970) as Anumanthu
- Enna Vilai
- Root
- Last Courier as Collector
- Aadharam as Judge
- Dark Face
- Mella Pesungal
- Manjal Kudai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Y. G. Mahendran best known for?
Y. G. Mahendran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Charukesi (2026), Charukesi (2026), Kadamban (2017), Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016).
When and where was Y. G. Mahendran born?
Y. G. Mahendran was born on January 9, 1950 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Y. G. Mahendran have?
Y. G. Mahendran has accumulated over 175 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Y. G. Mahendran's background in cinema and television?
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...
Y. G. Mahendran by the numbers
175credits
171films
4TV series
1970–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mounam Sammadham (1990) as Shekar — aged about 40
- Gauravam (1973) as Kannan's Driver — aged about 23
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Ragunathan — aged about 61
- Raja Paarvai (1981) — aged about 31
- Kadamban (2017) — aged about 67
- Yuddham Sei (2011) as Dr. Purushotaman — aged about 61
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