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J. Alexander (25 July 1939 – 2 April 2019), 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 film makers of Tamil cinema and has influenced several filmmakers of the generations that followed.
Mahendran is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Telugu language films. He started acting at the age of 3 and has appeared in over 100 films in six languages as a child actor, a record in India. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
YearFilm19941995199519952 days ago · Looks like actor Mahendran, who impressed with his performance in Lokesh Kangaraj's 'Master', has joined hands with the maverick director once again, and this time for Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie
Apr 2, 2019 · Veteran filmmaker J Mahendran, known for infusing realism in Tamil cinema and for giving superstar Rajinikanth his career breakthrough with Mullum Malarum, died in Chennai on Tuesday at the age...
Apr 2, 2019 · Kavitha Muralidharan recalls her meetings with J Mahendran, the director who gave us Rajinikanth and Sridevi in some of their best roles. She shares his warmth, passion and vision for Tamil cinema.
Apr 2, 2019 · J Mahendran, writer and director whose work had a huge influence on Tamil cinema, died today due to complications from kidney failure. He was 79 years old.
J. Mahendran was born on 25 July 1939 in Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India. He was a writer and actor, known for Mullum Malarum (1978), Nenjathai Killathe (1980) and Uthiri Pookkal (1979). He died on 2 April 2019 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
