Mahendran
Mahendran (born as Alexander)[is an Indian film director in the Tamil film industry. Though largely ignored during his times, Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has inspired many upcoming directors. Particularly he has been an inspiration for the legends of Tamil cinema like Mani Ratnam and Rajinikanth. Mahendran entered the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films. He made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978). Mahendran's next film Uthiripookkal, based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, firmly established him as an important film maker in Tamil cinema. His Nenjathai Killathe won three National Film Awards including the award for the best regional film.
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- Born:
- Jul 25, 1939 In Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 61
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Nilakanta
- Latest Project:
- Movie Super Zindagi 2024-08-09
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Nilakanta | 2026 | |
| Movie | Musasi | Guru Varkala | 2026 |
| Movie | Amigo Garage | Rudra | 2024-03-15 |
| Movie | Super Zindagi | Javed | 2024-08-09 |
| Movie | Ripupbury | Sathyaraj | 2023-04-14 |
| Series | Label | 2023-11-10 | |
| Movie | Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam | Young Kaluvan | 2023-06-02 |
| Movie | Maaran | 2022-03-11 | |
| Movie | Master | Young Bhavani | 2021-01-13 |
| Movie | Chithambaram Railwaygate | 2021-02-05 | |
| Movie | Namma Oorukku Ennathan Achu | 2021-03-19 | |
| Movie | Pon Manickavel | 2021-11-19 | |
| Movie | Asalu Em Jarigindhante | 2020-08-02 | |
| Movie | Nimir | National Shanmugam | 2018-01-26 |
| Movie | Kaala Koothu | 2018-05-25 | |
| Movie | Seethakathi | 2018-12-20 | |
| Movie | Mr. Chandramouli | Azhagar | 2018-07-06 |
| Movie | Thittivasal | Muthu | 2017-11-03 |
| Movie | Katamarayudu | Yelasari Bhanu's Father | 2017-03-24 |
| Movie | Theri | Minister Vanamamalai | 2016-04-14 |
| Movie | Vindhai | Karthi | 2015-05-22 |
| Movie | Viraivil Isai | Susi | 2015-10-30 |
| Movie | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance | 2014-01-30 |
| Movie | Vizha | Sundaram | 2013-12-27 |
| Movie | Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai | 2012-08-10 | |
| Movie | Jaggubhai | Monisha's boyfriend | 2010-01-29 |
| Movie | Nenjirukkum Varai | 2006-12-15 | |
| Movie | Magic Magic 3D | Indrajeet's friend | 2003-04-11 |
| Movie | Aalukkoru Aasai | Saravanan | 2003-09-12 |
| Movie | Simhadri | Blind Shoeshiner | 2003-07-09 |
| Movie | Ammayi Kosam | Tea Boy | 2001-05-18 |
| Movie | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Mahendran | 2001-08-10 |
| Movie | Maayi | Young Maiyaandi | 2000-08-21 |
| Movie | Mugavari | Child on the Beach | 2000-02-02 |
| Movie | Sudhandhiram | 2000-02-25 | |
| Movie | Devi | Young Tantra | 1999-03-12 |
| Movie | Suriya Paarvai | Vijay | 1999-01-14 |
| Movie | Padayappa | Kid at Anitha's birthday (uncredited) | 1999-04-10 |
| Movie | Poomagal Oorvalam | Saravanan | 1999-04-30 |
| Movie | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Udayappa | 1999-12-04 |
| Movie | Minsara Kanna | Vetri | 1999-09-09 |
| Movie | Nee Varuvai Ena | 1999-08-15 | |
| Movie | Pattali | Young Shanmugam | 1999-12-17 |
| Movie | Nilavey Mugam Kaattu | 1999-04-30 | |
| Movie | Kondattam | Mahendran | 1998-02-06 |
| Movie | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Market worker | 1998-03-11 |
| Movie | En Uyir Nee Thaane | Rajasekhar's son | 1998-10-19 |
| Movie | Kadhala Kadhala | Orphan child under the care of Ramalingam and Sundaralingam | 1998-04-10 |
| Movie | Natpukkaga | Young Chinnaiyya | 1998-06-25 |
| Movie | Kumbakonam Gopalu | 1998-11-26 | |
| Movie | Aahaa..! | Ajay | 1997-06-01 |
| Movie | Mappillai Gounder | Young Subramani | 1997-02-28 |
| Movie | Pelli Chesukundaam | 1997-10-09 | |
| Movie | Coimbatore Mappillai | Sumithra's Neighbor | 1996-01-14 |
| Movie | Parambarai | Young Paramasivan | 1996-01-15 |
| Movie | Senathipathi | 1996-11-10 | |
| Movie | Maha Prabhu | 1996-02-03 | |
| Movie | Pedarayudu | 1995-06-15 | |
| Movie | Thaikulame Thaikulame | 1995-09-22 | |
| Movie | Muthu | Tribal kid in the song “Kuluvalilae” (uncredited) | 1995-10-23 |
| Movie | Nattamai | 1994-11-02 |