J. Mahendran
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.
Known for
WritingBirthday
July 25, 1939Deathday
April 2, 2019Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
38Place of birth
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British IndiaAlso known as
J. Mahendran, Mahendran J, J. Alexander, Alexander J, Alexander Mahendran, J Mahendiran, J Mahendhiran, Mahendhiran, Mahendiran, J.Mahendran, ஜே. மகேந்திரன்Cast credits
Crew credits
Mullum Malarum
Director, Screenplay, DialogueNenjathai Killathe
Director, Screenplay, Story, DialogueJohnny
Director, Story, ScreenplayUthiripookkal
Screenplay, Director, DialogueSasanam
Director, WriterKai Kodukkum Kai
Director, ScreenplayNirai Kudam
StoryPoottaatha Poottukkal
Director, ScreenplayNandu
Director, ScreenplayKannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Director, ScreenplayOor Panchayathu
Screenplay, Director, StoryAzhagiya Kanne
Screenplay, Director, StoryMogam Muppadhu Varusham
ScreenplayAadu Puli Attam
StoryKaali
Screenplay, StoryThanga Padhakkam
Story, DialogueRishi Moolam
Story