Mahendran biography
Mahendran is an Indian filmmaker, born on 25 July 1939 in Ilaiyangudi.
Mahendran's screen career began in 1966 with Naam Moovar.
Mahendran has 49 screen credits in Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022), Pon Manickavel (2021), Petta (2019).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Director , Tamil.
- Born
- 25 July 1939 (age 87)
- Birthplace
- Ilaiyangudi
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Film actor, Director, Writer
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Director , Tamil
Mahendran filmography
49 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | Deivendran | Tamil | Posthumous release |
| 2021 | Pon Manickavel | Nasrathullah | Tamil | Posthumous release |
| 2019 | Petta | Rajapandi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Rustum | Durga Prasad | Kannada | Posthumous release |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Judge | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Nimir | Shanmugham | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Seethakaathi | Judge | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Azhagar | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Katamarayudu | Machappa | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Theri | Vanamaamalai | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Sasanam | Also costume designer | ||
| 2004 | Kamaraj | K. Rajaram | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar | |||
| 1992 | Oor Panjayathu | |||
| 1992 | Naangal | |||
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | |||
| 1986 | Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | |||
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | |||
| 1984 | Anbulla Malare | |||
| 1983 | Sattam | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Metti | |||
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath | |||
| 1982 | Azhagiya Kanne | |||
| 1981 | Nandu | |||
| 1980 | Rishi Moolam |
Show all 49 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Poottaatha Poottukkal | |||
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | |||
| 1980 | Kaali | |||
| 1980 | Johnny | |||
| 1980 | Challenge Ramudu | Telugu film | ||
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | |||
| 1979 | Pagalil Oru Iravu | |||
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | |||
| 1977 | Sonthamadi Nee Enakku | |||
| 1977 | Sonnathai Seiven | |||
| 1977 | Chakravarthy | |||
| 1977 | Aadu Puli Attam | |||
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | |||
| 1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | |||
| 1975 | Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | |||
| 1975 | Nambikkai Natchathiram | |||
| 1975 | Avalukku Aayiram Kangal | |||
| 1974 | Thirudi | |||
| 1974 | Thangapathakkam | |||
| 1972 | Ganga | |||
| 1969 | Nirai Kudam | |||
| 1968 | Panakkara Pillai | |||
| 1967 | Sabash Thambi | |||
| 1966 | Naam Moovar |