
Writing
J. Mahendran
Born 1939-07-25 · Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
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.
Acting credits
6.8When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.
Theri
2016
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
7.2A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
Petta
2019
4.2Raghav, a professional boxer, finds himself in a fix when an unexpected turn of events gets him tangled in a battle between his passion, family and the love of his life.
Mr. Chandramouli
2018
5.8The film is a biographical sketch of the former Chief Minister of the then Madras State and the All-India Congress Committee secretary and a respected national figure. The film starts with the young age of Kamaraj and ends with the funeral procession of the leader.
Kamaraj
2004
4.0A cop tasked with investigating the murder of a judge finds out that a businessman might be the key to cracking the case.
Pon Manickavel
2021
5.1A violent man Rayudu tries to redeem himself to impress the love of his life, until he gets pushed into a situation that forces him to act.
Katamarayudu
2017
7.3A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
Seethakathi
2018
5.1A guy who gets a face transplant done, following a fire accident, realises many are after his life. He sets out to find the reason for the same.
Boomerang
2019
5.0The disappearance of an honest IAS officer leads to his family seeking help from police, but to no avail. To their assistance arrives Abhishek, someone who happens to be there for them in times of need. But why does he want to help them? What is his real identity?
Rustum
2019
6.3An amiable photographer in a small-town, who is nursing a breakup, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a street brawl that turns him into a man obsessed with revenge.
Nimir
2018
6.5Six friends, who follow Periyaar's ideologies, fall prey to the local caste politics that happens in their hometown. Who is the reason behind this and what happens after?
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022
Behind the camera
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Anbulla Malare
1984
A young man separated from his family during childhood tries to reconcile with them. He decides to get his sisters married off, despite the poverty.
Metti
1982
A young man separated from his family during childhood tries to reconcile with them. He decides to get his sisters married off, despite the poverty.
Metti
1982
5.3Johnny loves Archana, a popular singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover and tries to pin the blame on Johnny.
Johnny
1980
5.3Johnny loves Archana, a popular singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover and tries to pin the blame on Johnny.
Johnny
1980
NRMuthiah and his wife Visalakshi are a loving couple, and they come across Saroji who with no one to go for, takes refuge in Muthiah's house. Muthiah and Saroji develop soft corner towards each other. The rest is what transpires between the trio, exploring the nuances of an extra-marital affair.
Sasanam
2006
NRMuthiah and his wife Visalakshi are a loving couple, and they come across Saroji who with no one to go for, takes refuge in Muthiah's house. Muthiah and Saroji develop soft corner towards each other. The rest is what transpires between the trio, exploring the nuances of an extra-marital affair.
Sasanam
2006
10.0Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha in lead roles.
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
10.0Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha in lead roles.
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
1986
6.3Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his wife. He decides to share the room with a handicapped youth who has a secret agenda of his own.
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
6.3Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his wife. He decides to share the room with a handicapped youth who has a secret agenda of his own.
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
8.3A young man, Kaali and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained as Kaali butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.
Mullum Malarum
1978
8.3A young man, Kaali and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained as Kaali butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.
Mullum Malarum
1978
10.0Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Azhagiya Kanne
1982
10.0Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Azhagiya Kanne
1982
NRGanga, a drunkard, is the son of a reformed dacoit. When Ganga's father is killed by a gang of criminals, he decides to take revenge.
Ganga
1972
NRA young man, Ramesh (Kamal Haasan), returns from overseas. He arranges a marriage with Kasthuri (Sumithra), and marries her. In a sub-plot, Ramesh's secretary Menaka (Fatafat Jayalakshmi) marries Ravisankar (Vijayakumar), an artist, at nearly the same time. The spouses in each pairing are very different from each other, and have great problems understanding each other. This movie explores whether either pair can make a good marriage together.
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Rajee, a doctor, sacrifices her love for her cousin Vinod after she realizes that he is in love with Bindhu. When Bindhu has a miscarriage, Vinod learns that she is suffering from retrograde hysteria.
Pagalil Oru Iravu
1979
7.4S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the society.
Thangappathakkam
1974
5.3After being released from jail, Kaali is in search of Raja Rao, a rich businessman who is responsible for the death of his family members.
Kaali
1980
6.8Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates everyone within his reach. Through his ruthless deeds, he makes life miserable for everyone in his village, including his ailing wife and two children.
Uthiripookkal
1979
6.8Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates everyone within his reach. Through his ruthless deeds, he makes life miserable for everyone in his village, including his ailing wife and two children.
Uthiripookkal
1979
8.0Unable to get along with his father who compels him to marry a girl of his choice, Ramkumar Sharma leaves for Madras.
Nandu
1981
8.0Unable to get along with his father who compels him to marry a girl of his choice, Ramkumar Sharma leaves for Madras.
Nandu
1981