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J. Mahendran (1939-2019)

Alias:
Alexander J
Alexander Mahendran
J Mahendhiran
J Mahendiran
J. Alexander
J. Mahendran
J.Mahendran
Mahendhiran
Mahendiran
Mahendran J
ஜே. மகேந்திரன்

Birthplace:
Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India

Born:
July 25, 1939

Died:
April 2, 2019

Biography from TheMovieDB

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.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Dialogue:
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1992  Naangal
1999  Kallazhagar

Director:
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1980  Poottaatha Poottukkal
1981  Nandu
1982  Azhagiya Kanne
1982  Metti
1984  Kai Kodukkum Kai
1986  Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1992  Naangal
1992  Oor Panchayathu
1999  Kallazhagar
2006  Sasanam

Original Story:
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1980  Poottaatha Poottukkal
1981  Kondaveeti Simham
1981  Nandu
1982  Azhagiya Kanne
1982  Farz Aur Kanoon
1982  Metti
1984  Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984  Seethamma Pelli
1986  Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1992  Naangal
1992  Oor Panchayathu
1999  Kallazhagar
2006  Sasanam

Screenplay:
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1976  Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Kaali
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1980  Poottaatha Poottukkal
1981  Kondaveeti Simham
1981  Nandu
1982  Azhagiya Kanne
1982  Farz Aur Kanoon
1982  Metti
1984  Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984  Seethamma Pelli
1986  Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1992  Naangal
1992  Oor Panchayathu
1999  Kallazhagar
2006  Sasanam

Story:
1969  Nirai Kudam
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1976  Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1977  Aadu Puli Attam
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Kaali
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1980  Poottaatha Poottukkal
1980  Rishi Moolam
1981  Kondaveeti Simham
1981  Nandu
1982  Azhagiya Kanne
1982  Farz Aur Kanoon
1982  Hitler Umanath
1982  Metti
1984  Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984  Seethamma Pelli
1986  Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1992  Naangal
1992  Oor Panchayathu
1999  Kallazhagar
2006  Sasanam

Writer:
1969  Nirai Kudam
1974  Thanga Padhakkam
1976  Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1977  Aadu Puli Attam
1978  Mullum Malarum
1979  Enippadigal
1979  Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979  Uthiripookkal
1980  Johnny
1980  Kaali
1980  Nenjathai Killathe
1980  Poottaatha Poottukkal
1980  Rishi Moolam
1981  Kondaveeti Simham
1981  Nandu
1982  Azhagiya Kanne
1982  Farz Aur Kanoon
1982  Hitler Umanath
1982  Metti
1984  Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984  Seethamma Pelli
1986  Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1992  Naangal
1992  Oor Panchayathu
1999  Kallazhagar
2006  Sasanam

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